Love theatre nursing but not the burnout? Join a team that invests in your growth.Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Package: Up to NZD $108,000 + outstanding benefits
Agency: Carejobz – Healthcare Recruitment Specialists
The opportunity
Scrub in with a progressive private hospital featuring five modern operating theatres, a dedicated day surgery unit, advanced diagnostics, and an ICU.
You’ll join a tight-knit perioperative team delivering high-quality, elective surgical care in a supportive, well-resourced environment.
Your clinical playground (case mix)
Work across a diverse, mostly elective caseload: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology & Colorectal, Gynaecology & Paediatrics, Ophthalmology & Oncology, Urology, and Neurophysiology.
Ideal for an Operating Room Theatre Nurse keen to broaden or deepen specialty skills.
Why this role stands out
International theatre nurses already registered with NCNZ and holding NZ work rights are very welcome.
Roster & shifts Full-time (1.0 FTE) with rostered shifts and fewer weekends than typical public settings. Specific patterns discussed at interview.
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
ABOUT THE RECRUITER
Kate at Carejobz here... Whether you're ready to make a move—or just quietly exploring—I’d love to connect for a no-pressure, confidential chat. I’ve placed hundreds of Nurses and Healthcare Managers into roles where they’re genuinely valued for over a decade.
Proud to be ranked in the Top 10 Healthcare Recruiters in Australia & NZ, I specialise in placing exceptional Nurses and Clinical Leaders into roles where they can thrive.
Read my 5 * Recruiter Reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
WORK WITH ME PLACING AWESOME PEOPLE!
Know a brilliant Scrub Scout, ICU Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Theatre Nurse, Anaesthetic Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse, or Aged Care Manager?
Refer them to me and receive a $500 Gift Card when they’re placed—it’s my way of saying thanks.
NOT THE RIGHT FIT?
I recruit exclusively in healthcare across Australia & NZ, with new roles added daily. Browse openings in:
Scrub Scout | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Theatre | Aged Care | Mental Health | Leadership at www.carejobz.com.au
Carejobz Recruitment – Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment
Pay: $100000 - $108000 up to $108k annually plus excellent benefits! Annually
Package: Up to NZD $108,000 + outstanding benefits
Agency: Carejobz – Healthcare Recruitment Specialists
The opportunity
Scrub in with a progressive private hospital featuring five modern operating theatres, a dedicated day surgery unit, advanced diagnostics, and an ICU.
You’ll join a tight-knit perioperative team delivering high-quality, elective surgical care in a supportive, well-resourced environment.
Your clinical playground (case mix)
Work across a diverse, mostly elective caseload: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology & Colorectal, Gynaecology & Paediatrics, Ophthalmology & Oncology, Urology, and Neurophysiology.
Ideal for an Operating Room Theatre Nurse keen to broaden or deepen specialty skills.
Why this role stands out
- Competitive salary: Up to $108k (DOE)
- Fully funded health insurance ( 20 hrs/week) — includes pre-existing conditions
- Lifestyle perks: Planned Christmas/New Year closure + an extra nurse appreciation day each year
- Loyalty rewarded: +1 week annual leave after 5 years + long-service recognition
- Career growth: Accredited programmes, funded CPD, courses & conferences
- Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
- Wellbeing focus: Partner discounts, holistic wellbeing programmes, and annual health checks
- Scrub, circulate, and assist across general and specialty lists
- Uphold aseptic technique and patient safety standards
- Manage instruments, implants, consumables, and maintain count integrity
- Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and PACU to deliver seamless perioperative care
- Document meticulously and contribute to quality improvement
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current NCNZ practising certificate
- 2+ years’ perioperative / Operating Theatre experience (scrub & circulate)
- Strength in orthopaedics or general surgery advantageous
- Clear communicator; steady under pressure; team-first mindset
- NZ work rights (citizen/resident or valid visa)
International theatre nurses already registered with NCNZ and holding NZ work rights are very welcome.
Roster & shifts Full-time (1.0 FTE) with rostered shifts and fewer weekends than typical public settings. Specific patterns discussed at interview.
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
ABOUT THE RECRUITER
Kate at Carejobz here... Whether you're ready to make a move—or just quietly exploring—I’d love to connect for a no-pressure, confidential chat. I’ve placed hundreds of Nurses and Healthcare Managers into roles where they’re genuinely valued for over a decade.
Proud to be ranked in the Top 10 Healthcare Recruiters in Australia & NZ, I specialise in placing exceptional Nurses and Clinical Leaders into roles where they can thrive.
Read my 5 * Recruiter Reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
WORK WITH ME PLACING AWESOME PEOPLE!
Know a brilliant Scrub Scout, ICU Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Theatre Nurse, Anaesthetic Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse, or Aged Care Manager?
Refer them to me and receive a $500 Gift Card when they’re placed—it’s my way of saying thanks.
NOT THE RIGHT FIT?
I recruit exclusively in healthcare across Australia & NZ, with new roles added daily. Browse openings in:
Scrub Scout | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Theatre | Aged Care | Mental Health | Leadership at www.carejobz.com.au
Carejobz Recruitment – Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment
Pay: $100000 - $108000 up to $108k annually plus excellent benefits! Annually