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Health

09 GENERAL SURGEON

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: www.surgeons.org

Registration

In order to practise in New Zealand, doctors must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and hold an annual practising certificate. The application process may involve a qualifications assessment. Visit: www.mcnz.org.nz

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PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
www.surgeons.org
The RACS is an internationally recognised organisation for 5400 surgeons who are based mainly in Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand Association of General Surgeons
www.nzags.co.nz
Membership organisation of general surgeons in New Zealand.
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.

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.

FINDING A JOB

The Health Pages
www.healthpages.co.nz
An online health directory. Includes a section that advertises 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 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.

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: 04 Mar 2005
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