About Anaesthetic Technicians
What does a registered anaesthetic technician do, and how do you become one? Read our FAQs to find out more.
An education day with Dean Cowles. May 9th, Auckland City Hospital.
THE PROPOSED PROGRAM COVERS: TE TIRITI O WAITANGI IN HEALTHCARE, TE TIRITI AND
TIKANGA IN THE PERIOPERATIVE SETTING, AND CRITICAL TIRITI ANALYSIS (HIGH LEVEL
POLICIES AND INITIATIVES). FORMAT WILL INCLUDE CASE STUDIES AND PRACTICAL INITIATIVES TO
TAKE WITH YOU.
Email catherine.sinclair@nzats.co.nz to register interest.
Spaces are limited to 40 delegates.
The 2026 NZATS Conference is taking shape. Registration form is available below. Get in quick for the Early Bird offer! We look forward to seeing you there.
The NZATS Educators Forum 2026 is now open for registration. We look forward to seeing you in Wellington at The Rydges Hotel at the Airport. Open to Educators, CCLs and Professional Leads who are part of the NZATS family.
The NZATS Team Leaders Meeting for 2026 is in the planning stages. Keep an eye out for next year’s events. Open to NZATS members in leadership positions.
Welcome to the NZATS website, for all Anaesthetic Technicians
Latest Journals
Find the latest AfPP Journal here. The January/February 2026 journal covers the usual wide range of topics. Become a member of NZATS to enjoy the latest from the UK.
Overseas Registration
Are you an overseas qualified anaesthetic technician looking to work in New Zealand? Find out the requirements and how to register.
Updated Society Documents
Update: The newest versions of the Society Rules and Strategic Plan have been uploaded. Become a member of NZATS to read the latest.
AUT Programme
AUT’s new Degree of Health Science in Perioperative Practice is the pathway to becoming an anaesthetic technician.
About NZATS
Mō NZATS
NZATS is a professional member-based society, representing and advocating for Registered and Trainee Anaesthetic Technicians in New Zealand.
He rōpū ngaio a NZATS, he māngai mā ngā Ringapū Whakarehu Rēhita, Ihupuku anō hoki i Aotearoa.
NZATS provides high quality up-to-date continuing professional development opportunities, trainee education and support to all its members by promoting the profession. We believe in advocating excellence in high quality patient care, in collaboration with all other health care professionals and organisations.
You will find up-to-date information about education, events and conferences, research, employment opportunities, and lists of our members and trainees.
CPD Applications
Continuing Professional Development, or CPD, is at the core of what we provide for our members, as well as being a key requirement for the specialty. We have built a dedicated CPD portal that will enable anaesthetic technician members of NZATS to further their education and stay up to date on important conversations within the discipline.
CPD portal features:
- Easily track your progress across each cycle
- Easily classify and view ratio of Substantive vs. General hours
- Submit your evidence in one easy PDF document
- Keep all your records in one place
You will need to be logged in as a member to view it.
Not a member yet? Join today.
