RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICERS' UNIT

Application Process

Please note that if you are a New Zealand Graduate or an overseas trained NZREX graduate and you are applying for a FIRST YEAR HOUSE OFFICER position, please go to the following website for application instructions:   www.acenz.net.nz

The application process for ALL OTHER RMOs is as follows:

1. Click here to open a PDF version of our application form

2. Gather the following application documents

• completed application form

• up to date copy of your CV

• copy of your current NZ practising certificate (if you have one with the NZ Medical Council)

3. Send your application documents BY POST or FAX to:

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

You do not need to use a Recruitment Agency you can apply directly to Canterbury District Health Board.

Applications for House Officer positions commencing August 2010 will be accepted after 01 October 2009.

Click here for information if you are seeking a position from August 2010

Please note: If you are a house officer applying for one of the following areas

• Anaesthesia 

• Emergency Medicine

• Paediatrics

You must send in a separate application form and CV for each area for which you wish to be considered.

PLEASE NOTE:  

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT BY CONVENTIONAL POST or BY FAX

4. Ensure that your CV includes full details of your referees as we shall
    contact them directly (please include their email address)
   (Don't forget to advise your referees of your application).

5. We shall acknowledge receipt of your application.

6. You will be advised of the outcome of your application in accordance
    with the above timetable.

The above information is not exhaustive and you may have further questions.