Description

Work in NZ’s beautiful region of Whanganui where a relaxed healthy work life balance is encouraged with Health New Zealand Whanganui. We are a 138 bed-secondary hospital. The role available is Permanent, full-time (2 FTE) role starting from January 2027. Start date/month is negotiable and a smooth relocation transition is guaranteed along with a great relocation package.
 

Requirements

About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, fulltime (1 FTE) role with a commencement date of December 2025/ January 2026. You would be part of a team of nine Anaesthetist Consultants based at the Whanganui hospital.

We are looking for a highly qualified and driven Consultant Anaesthetist to deliver superior clinical treatment in obstetric epidural, critical care, and anaesthesia. Working from Whanganui Hospital, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, support education, quality improvement, and contribute to the acute roster. 

Along with a well-balanced mix of acute and elective caseloads, this position provides the chance to have a significant effect in a community-focused and supportive setting. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Whanganui Hospital is located on the West coast of New Zealand's North Island with a wide range of services including emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, O&G, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry and psychiatry. We serve a population of approximately 65,000 residents and serves as a central hub for the 16,000 people residing in the surrounding districts across the region. 

We provide a six-bed critical care unit with tertiary support from Wellington Hospital. Tertiary services such as cardio-thoracics, neurosurgery, paediatric surgery and cardiology are provided for our patients in Wellington.

Your move to Whanganui will allow you to experience a vast range of sights and entertainment in our region. It offers easily accessible mountains for skiing or hiking, lakes for fishing and boating, as well as beaches for surfing and quiet walks. The year-round temperate climate allows you to make the most of this healthy family-focused lifestyle. Whanganui also boasts an exciting arts community and facilities, a mix of local and travelling music talent, educational and sporting opportunities for all ages, historical buildings and culture. Living in Whanganui, you will be two-and-half hours' drive away from our capital city, Wellington or a 1-hour scenic flight to Auckland.

This excellent work / lifestyle balance for you and your family is further supported by a high quality of education at primary and secondary level, offered through both public and private schools. 

For more information on living and working in Whanganui click here

About you

To be successful, you must be:

•         Vocationally registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
•         Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (or equivalent)
•         Experience in the management of critically ill patients
•         A commitment to teamwork, equity, and continuous learning

For more information about the position, please contact Mr. Marco Meijer, Service Clinical Director-Anaesthesia at marco.meijer@wdhb.org.nz

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal Anaesthetist | Manawatu / Whanganui | Health New Zealand by 30 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Honey Pillai, Senior Recruitment & Operations -SMO via Honey.Pillai@wdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert so request you submitting your application as soon as possible.