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09 ANAESTHETIST / ANAESTHETIC TECHNICIAN

Qualifications
Anaesthetist: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

Anaesthetics Technician: Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5)

Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists: www.anzca.edu.au

Registration
To practise in New Zealand, anaesthetists must apply to the Medical Council of New Zealand for registration and a current practising certificate. This process may include a qualification assessment. Visit: www.mcnz.org.nz

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PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

New Zealand Medical Association
www.nzma.org.nz
Membership organisation which provides advocacy on behalf of doctors and their patients, as well as support and services to members and their practices.
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
www.anzca.edu.au
Responsible for training anaesthetists in New Zealand and Australia.
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
www.asms.org.nz
Website advertises jobs in the health sector; you can search by speciality, District Health Board or by hospital.

FINDING A JOB

Anaesthesia Aotearoa
www.anaesthesia.org.nz
Overview of anaesthesia and its practice in New Zealand. Website lists job vacancies.
District Health Boards
www.dhbnz.org.nz
Many of New Zealand’s medical personnel are employed by District Health Boards. Use the directory on the website to find the contact details of the DHB in the area you’re interested in.
The Health Pages
www.healthpages.co.nz
An online health directory. Includes a section that advertises job vacancies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Worksite
www.worksite.govt.nz
A government portal about job training and employment in New Zealand.
Kiwi Careers
www.kiwicareers.govt.nz/
Job-specific information on employment opportunities and market trends.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Ministry of Health
www.moh.govt.nz
The government department that administers and funds New Zealand's public health system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Page Last Updated: 24 Mar 2005
This information has no bearing on immigration policy. It is intended as a guide to employment in New Zealand only. For all immigration policy enquiries, please contact your local NZIS branch or refer to our website: www.immigration.govt.nz.
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