Surgery (General)
Surgical treatment of abdominal organs including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
Practice Setting: Hospital operating theatres, surgical wards, outpatient clinics
New Zealand
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Australia (Reference)
Annual salary range (AUD)
Surgical Registrar
Consultant Surgeon
Head of Surgery
- Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
- Green List Tier 1 - Straight to residence pathway
- IELTS 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in each band)
- Medical Council of New Zealand registration
There is significant demand for this specialty in New Zealand. Excellent job prospects and opportunities for career advancement.
Practice Setting: Hospital operating theatres, surgical wards, outpatient clinics
All salary and workforce data is sourced from official organizations and verified industry reports:
- Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS)
Data current as of January 2025. For educational purposes only — not medical or financial advice.
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