Anaesthesia Provisional Fellowship (July 2025-Jan 2026)

Are you ready for a change?
Picture yourself in New Zealand, where adventure is always at your doorstep, breathtaking scenery is part of everyday life, and achieving work-life balance is truly possible.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare to all communities. Our Pae Ora vision focuses on longer, healthier lives with improved quality and fairness in health outcomes. At Christchurch Hospital, we are building a collaborative and cohesive healthcare system where our professionals thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

Join Us for a 3–6 Month Provisional Fellowship (Start Dates from July 2025 to January 2026)

The Team
The Department of Anaesthesia at Christchurch Hospital is a large, dynamic department delivering acute and elective anaesthesia services across two campuses – Christchurch Public and Burwood Hospitals. We support all major surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Paediatric/Neonatal surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Tertiary services include Acute Spine, Oncological surgery, and endovascular clot retrieval. We are an ANZCA-accredited training site with a large cohort of trainees and fellows.

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from from doctors who have completed ANZCA advanced training or equivalent interested in short-term Provisional Fellow positions of 3 or 6 months duration, with commencement dates between July 2025 and the end of January 2026.

These roles are ideal for those looking to bridge the gap between training and consultant work, gain international experience, or enjoy a working holiday in one of New Zealand’s most vibrant regions.

You will have the opportunity to work independently with an increased level of responsibility, managing a wide range of elective and acute cases. Where possible, we will accommodate sub-specialty interests.

Who Should Apply

You must:

• Have passed Final Anaesthetic Exam (ANZCA or equivalent) and are entering 5th year of Anaesthesia training or equivalent.
• Have a demonstrated interest in providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.
• Be available for a 3–6 month fixed-term contract between July 2025 and January 2026.

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities, and value diverse experiences – both professional and personal.

To Apply
Please apply online. For recruitment queries, contact:
Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist | Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

For clinical queries, contact:
Dr. Patrick McKendry – Consultant Anaesthetist | patrick.mckendry@cdhb.health.nz

Applications close: 23 May 2025

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