Anaesthetic Technician / RNAA
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital Queenstown
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital (SCCLH) received its first patients in January 2022, and has steadily developed a broad range of specialty surgery covering both private and public patients. The joint venture ownership between Southern Cross Healthcare and Central Lakes Trust ensures leading clinical service delivery whilst maintaining a genuine focus to provide healthcare services closer to home for general population of Central Otago.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Anaesthetic Technician / RNAA to join our high-performing team in a role where your expertise truly matters. You’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, seamless care throughout every stage of the anaesthetic process, working closely with our multi-disciplinary team while also being confident to work independently when required.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced theatre environment, take pride in your clinical judgement, and bring a calm, capable presence to every list. Independence is key — you’ll be trusted to manage your workload, anticipate needs, and contribute to excellent patient outcomes with minimal supervision. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven team that prioritises quality, safety, and patient-centred care. If you’re motivated, dependable, and passionate about anaesthesia, this is a role where your skills will be recognised and valued.
This position is 60 hours per fortnight, worked as three 10-hour shifts per week, with the opportunity for additional hours.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
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:
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.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
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.