CDHB Medical & Dental RMO recruitment process

Application procedures and deadlines are important, so please ensure you are familiar with the application process and closing dates.

Annual Recruitment Timetable

Positions do become available throughout the year - please feel free to complete the application process along with a covering letter starting your areas of interest and when you would be available to commence.  We are no longer accepting House Officer applications for an August 2010 start.

• National daily newspapers
• New Zealand Medical Journal
• British Medical Journal
• Australian Medical Journal

First year house applicants need to apply through ACE (The Advanced Choice of Employment); this scheme is a national internship matching process to employ first year House Officers (post Graduate Year 1s) on behalf of all the District Health Boards (DHB'S) in New Zealand.  All applicants wishing to apply for a first year House Officer position in New Zealand at the beginning of the training year must apply through the ACE scheme by clicking the link below:
 

Positions do become available throughout the year - please feel free to complete the application process along with a covering letter stating your areas of interest and when you would be available to commence.

You do not need to use a Recruitment Agency - you can apply directly to CDHB.

Job Application Process

The application process for all other RMOs is as follows:

Applications can be made by downloading an application form from here and send it by post to:

Resident Medical Officers Unit
Canterbury District Health Board
Private Bag 4710
Christchurch
New Zealand

Checklist

When making your application it is essential that all of the required documents are included. Below is a checklist of documents required at time of application.

• completed application form
• up to date copy of your CV
• full details of your referees including their email address as we shall contact them directly. (Don't forget to advise your referees of your application)
• copy of your current NZ practising certificate (if you have one with the NZ Medical Council)

If you are a House Officer applying for more than one area including Anaesthesia; Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics please make sure a separate application is completed for each area for which you wish to be considered.

CDHB will acknowledge receipt of your application and you’ll be advised of the outcome in accordance with the above timetable.