Employment Fact Sheets : Health
	09 HEALTH

New Zealanders have access to an enviable choice of comprehensive healthcare services. Yet we are desperately in need of the professionals who provide this care, with shortages across the sector.

Advances in technology are constantly changing the face of healthcare in New Zealand. North Shore hospital boasts one of the leading centres for cardiac MRI in Australasia, while Auckland City Hospital is a showcase of the latest medical technology such as electronic medical records, networked patient monitoring systems and digital patient imaging.

Whether your interest is primary or specialist care, you will have access to a wide range of resources, world-leading technology, and a range of career opportunities.

Regional Demand

PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Dental Council of New Zealand
www.dcnz.org.nz
Medical Council of New Zealand
www.mcnz.org.nz
Midwifery Council of New Zealand
www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz
New Zealand Chiropractic Board
www.chiropracticboard.org.nz
New Zealand Dietitians Board
www.dietitiansboard.org.nz
New Zealand Medical Laboratory Science Board
www.mlsboard.org.nz
New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologist Board
www.mrtboard.org.nz
New Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board
www.opticiansboard.org.nz/
New Zealand Psychologists Board
www.psychologistsboard.org.nz
Nursing Council of New Zealand
www.nursingcouncil.org.nz
Occupational Therapy Registration Board
www.otboard.org.nz
Osteopathic Council of New Zealand
www.osteopathiccouncil.org.nz
Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
www.pharmacycouncil.org.nz
The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
www.physioboard.org.nz
The Podiatrists Board of New Zealand
www.podiatristsboard.org.nz
New Zealand Anaesthetic Technicians Society Inc
www.nzats.co.nz
Professional association for anaesthetic technicians.
Electrotechnology Industry Training Organisation
www.etito.co.nz
ETITO develops national skill standards and qualifications for the electrotechnology industry.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Department of Labour
ers.govt.nz
This site contains basic information on laws relating to the workplace. It outlines the main rights and obligations of employers and employees.
Kiwi Careers
www.careers.govt.nz
Job-specific information on employment opportunities and market trends.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The New Zealand Medical Association
www.nzma.org.nz
Organisation for doctors that publishes the New Zealand Medical Journal.
The Health Pages
www.healthpages.co.nz
An online health directory. Includes a section that advertises job vacancies.
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
www.asms.org.nz
Website advertises jobs in the health sector.
District Health Boards
www.dhbnz.org.nz
Directory of District Health Boards.
The Ministry of Health
www.moh.govt.nz
The government department that administers and funds New Zealand's public health system.

Page Last Updated: 17 Apr 2005

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