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09 PATHOLOGIST

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia: www.rcpa.edu.au

Registration

To work as a pathologist in New Zealand you 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

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.
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.
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
www.rcpa.edu.au
Professional body for pathologists.
The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science
www.nzimls.org.nz
Professional organisation that represents registered medical laboratory scientists.

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

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.

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: 03 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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