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Recruitment to the NZCPHM Training Programme is undertaken annually for training starting on 1 March of the following year.
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open and will close on 31 May 2026.
Eligibility
To be eligible the applicant must:
- be a medical practitioner holding general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- be in good standing with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- have New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship
- have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience
- be eligible to hold a Medical Council of New Zealand annual practicing certificate at the time the programme commences.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for the training programme, please contact us.
Application process
To be considered for the training programme, applicants must complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents by the closing date of 31 May 2026.
Required Documentation:
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Online Application
Complete all sections of the online application--following all the prompts carefully.
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Reflective Piece (300-500 words)
Describe why you have chosen public health medicine as your career path. You may wish to include personal or professional experiences--particularly within specific communities that have influenced your decision. -
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Submit a current CV that includes the names and contact details of two referees. Highlight skills and experiences relevant to public health medicine. -
Referee Reports
Arrange for two referee reports to be emailed directly to education@nzcphm.org.nz by the closing date.
- It is your responsibility to send the referee report template to your referees.
- Referees should have known you well enough to comment on all sections in the report meaningfully.
- Ideally, referees should be doctors with whom you have worked, with at least one being from a public health background.
- The referee report template can be downloaded here.
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Recent Photograph
Upload a recent photograph as part of your application. -
Certificates and Transcripts
Provide scanned, certified copies of relevant documents, including:
- Medical degree
- Current practising certificate
- Any public health qualifications
- Academic transcripts
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Identification
Submit a certified copy of one of the following: - Passport (personal details page) or
- Birth certificate or
- Proof of permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship
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Career Plan
Complete the College's career plan template, outlining your future goals and pathways in Public Health Medicine.
Important:
To ensure your application is considered you must:
- Complete all eight steps and
- Pay the application fee by the closing date of 31 May 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact education@nzcphm.org.nz.
Selection
The selection process will take place late July/early August for positions commencing on 1 March of the following year. Training places are subject to the continued availability of funding from Health Workforce - Te Whatu Ora.
Candidates are advised to look closely at the selection criteria outlined in the Selection of Registrars Policy. These will be used for both shortlisting and in the interview process.
Certificate of Professional Status
Successful applicants will be offered a position on the Training Programme subject to receipt of a satisfactory Certificate of Professional Status from the Medical Council of New Zealand and any other regulatory body that they have been registered with within the last five years.
Privacy Statement
Information provided in the application process is used only by the College for the purposes of selecting registrars. The application information relating to unsuccessful candidates is securely destroyed after the selection process. Application information relating to successful candidates is retained until the registrar is granted Fellowship of the College.
For further information, please see the NZCPHM Privacy Policy.
