PATHOLOGY JOBS IN NEW ZEALAND 

Qualified specialist pathologists are sought for full time permanent, fixed term and locum contract jobs in New Zealand. If the prospect of working in New Zealand interests you, you will need to be eligible for vocational or provisional vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of pathology and have the right to work in New Zealand as the holder of citizenship, permanent residency or an appropriate visa. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand is accredited with Immigration New Zealand to sponsor visas. Read the information below to determine if your qualifications and experience will be accepted for vocational registration and if you will be eligible to work as a specialist pathologist.

SEARCH FOR PATHOLOGIST JOBS IN NEW ZEALAND

An Overview of Vocational Registration in Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand

 PATHOLOGY

DEFINITION OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Pathology refers to the study of disease in general, and in the context of medical practice involves

the assessment and diagnosis of patients with diseases. It Includes the fields of

  • anatomical pathology (including histopathology)
  • chemical pathology
  • general pathology (a mix of anatomical and clinical pathology)
  • genetics
  • haematology
  • immunology
  • microbiology (including virology).


  • Pathology training in New Zealand

    Vocational training in pathology in New Zealand  can be undertaken via 2 pathways:


    • solely in laboratory pathology, leading to Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA), or
    • in both laboratory pathology and its associated clinical discipline, leading to two Fellowships – the FRCPA and the Fellowship of the of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).

  • Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

    The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is the leading organisation representing Pathologists and Senior Scientists in Australasia. Its mission is to train and support pathologists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare.

    The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia is home to four faculties. 

    FACULTY OF CLINICAL FORENSIC MEDICINE

    FACULTY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY

    FACULTY OF SCIENCE

    FACULTY OF POST-MORTEM IMAGING

  • Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)

  • The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, trains and represents over 30,000 medical specialists and trainee specialists from 33 different specialties, across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

    Through the RACP, specialists:

    Educate
  • Provide accredited specialist training to trainee doctors who have completed their medical degree and wish to further specialise as physicians in Australia or New Zealand.
  • Provide continuing professional development and education for specialists who have completed their physician training and have become Fellows of the RACP.
  • Assess Overseas Trained Physicians who wish to practise as physicians in Australia or New Zealand
  • Hold events including conferences, training sessions and continuing professional development workshops.
  • Provide opportunities for physicians and trainee physicians to connect as a community of physicians in Australia and New Zealand

    Advocate
    For healthcare policies that promote the interests of our profession, our patients and our communities

    Innovate
  • Collaborate to lead innovation in the delivery of specialist medicine in a constantly changing world. 
  • Collaborate to develop world-leading medical education programs for the specialists of tomorrow. 
  • Support medical graduates, Fellows and trainee physicians education and research by awarding fellowships, grants and prizes to both early career medical researchers, and later career stage Fellows.

    Governance
    A Board of Directors supported by a range of committees and councils governs the RACP. 

    Structure
    The RACP is comprised of two Divisions and three Faculties. Each Division has a number of Chapters. 

    Divisions
  • Adult Medicine
  • Paediatric Medicine