Charge Manager - Anaesthetics

RWR Health JobAdder ·www.rwrhealth.com

Location Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Salary NZD 120,000 - 135,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Leadership Opportunity | Private Surgical Hospital | Central Auckland
At RWR Health, we partner with some of New Zealand’s leading private healthcare organisations to connect experienced perioperative professionals with career-defining leadership opportunities. This opportunity represents a chance to step into a highly visible leadership role within a modern, high-performing surgical environment where clinical excellence, operational performance, and team culture are genuinely valued.

Your New Environment Working within a large-scale private surgical setting, you will lead a team of Anaesthetic Technicians and RNAAs across a busy perioperative service delivering a wide range of complex surgical specialties.
This is a full-time permanent leadership opportunity, predominantly Monday to Friday, where you will work closely alongside Theatre Leadership, Anaesthetists, Surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care delivery.

This role would ideally suit a senior Anaesthetic Technician or experienced RNAA who enjoys balancing strong clinical leadership with operational oversight, workforce planning, and service improvement initiatives.

About the Role
Charge Manager – Anaesthetics
Location: Auckland
Hours: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Competitive package dependent on experience

As the Charge Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational and clinical leadership of the Anaesthetics service, ensuring the effective utilisation of staffing, resources, and theatre flow while fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading and mentoring Anaesthetic Technicians and RNAAs
  • Workforce planning, staffing coordination, and resource management
  • Supporting excellent clinical outcomes and patient experience
  • Driving quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
  • Building strong relationships with Anaesthetists, Surgeons, and key stakeholders
  • Supporting ongoing education, development, and succession planning within the team
  • Contributing to operational efficiency, budgeting, and service growth
Who We’re Looking to Connect With
  • NZ Registered Anaesthetic Technician or RNAA with current APC
  • Extensive perioperative Anaesthetics experience within NZ or Australia
  • Proven leadership experience within theatre services
  • CORE Advanced certification
  • Strong operational awareness and problem-solving ability
  • Passion for leading positive, high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Postgraduate leadership or management qualification (advantageous)
Why Join Them?
This organisation is known for investing heavily in both its people and facilities, creating a genuinely supportive environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact.
Benefits include:
  • Five weeks annual leave
  • Health insurance contribution
  • Christmas & New Year shutdown period
  • Free onsite parking
  • Travel allowance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Retail, pharmacy, and healthcare discounts
  • Ongoing professional development support
  • State-of-the-art perioperative facilities
Ready to Explore Your Next Leadership Opportunity?
If you are an experienced Anaesthetic Technician or RNAA looking to take the next step into a senior leadership position within one of New Zealand’s most advanced private surgical environments, we would love to hear from you.
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Get in Touch For a confidential discussion, reach out directly:

Lewis Howells
E: lewish@rwrhealth.co.nz
M: +64 225 887 252
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Who is hiring for the Charge Manager - Anaesthetics role?
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Where is the Charge Manager - Anaesthetics job located?
The Charge Manager - Anaesthetics role with RWR Health JobAdder is based in Auckland, NZ.
What does the Charge Manager - Anaesthetics role pay?
RWR Health JobAdder lists the Charge Manager - Anaesthetics role at NZD 120,000–135,000 per year.
Is the Charge Manager - Anaesthetics role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at RWR Health JobAdder.
What experience level is the Charge Manager - Anaesthetics role?
The Charge Manager - Anaesthetics position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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