Anaesthetic Technician - RN Anaesthetic Assistant

Anaesthetic Technician / Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant 

Auckland Surgical Centre

Auckland Surgical Centre has been providing quality, professional care from 1987, when it opened as New Zealand’s first purpose-built short stay surgical hospital. Auckland Surgical Centre specialises in Orthopaedic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and General Surgery, and has a vacancy for a permanent Full time Anaesthetic Technician/Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant, to join their professional team.  We are a fast-paced quality driven patient-focused environment. You can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, great job satisfaction, and a friendly team.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This is a full-time role where, as an Anaesthetic Technician or Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant you’ll play a critical part in supporting Anaesthetists and ensuring safe, effective care for patients. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Anaesthetic Technician Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand /
• Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Assistant with a current New Zealand Annual practicing Certificate.
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills
• Be a proactive member of the team, with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient  care.
• Ability to be flexible and work rostered shifts

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

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme. 
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks. 
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP. 
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network. 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

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

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact 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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