Anaesthetic Technician - RNAA

Auckland Closing date: 04 July 2025 Reference: 1094939 Apply Now

Southern Cross Auckland Surgical Centre

Anaesthetic Technician or RNAA

Southern Cross Auckland Surgical Centre is a well-equipped private surgical hospital based in Remuera, providing quality, professional care since it opened in 1987. It was New Zealand’s first purpose-built short stay surgical hospital. 

Today, the Centre features four operating theatres, stage one recovery facilities, day-stay recovery areas, and a 17-bed overnight stay facility. The Centre is designed to enhance short stay and inpatient healthcare services based on a 'centre of expertise' philosophy. It provides support for credentialled practitioners from our high-performance surgical nursing teams. 

The Centre employs a caring, experienced staff providing services and excellent post-operative care across a range of surgical specialties, including General Surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Paediatric Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Join our theatre team as an Anaesthetic Technician or RNAA. We're seeking someone to complement our skilled team as our workloads continue to grow. If you bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, you'll thrive in our collaborative environment. While you must be qualified in this field, we value the right attitude and commitment above all, so although extensive experience is preferred, we are also prepared to develop those new to the industry. Elevate your career by being at the forefront of our list with your dedication and enthusiasm!

This is a full-time role working 1.0 FTE.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  • To be a NZ Registered AT with a New Zealand Medical Sciences Council recognised Anaesthetic qualification or a Registered Nurse with a practicing certificate and a recognised NZ Anaesthetic qualification
  • Great interpersonal skills with a strong team ethic
  • A positive attitude and a passion for delivering quality care

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Funded health insurance
  • Christmas and New Year breaks 
  • Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP 
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Employee referral bonus scheme 
  • Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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