Applications

Selection Timetable 2026

Selection Registration Opens – 6 January 2026

Selection Registration Closes – 30 January 2026

Selection Applications Open – 18 February 2026 – 2.00pm NZT

Selection Applications Close – 10 March 2026 – 2.00pm NZT

Referee Reporting Opens – 16 April 2026

Referee Reporting Closes – 06 May 2026

Interviews – 17 June 2026, in Wellington

First offers made – 1 July 2026

Last date for Offers – 06 November 2026

Selection Regulations can be found Here

If you have any queries, please email: selection@nzags.co.nz

Applicants must have successfully completed the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE) prior to the Specialty application closing date, in addition to having a minimum of 52 weeks General Surgery experience which must be completed by the time of application.

A completed Procedural Skills and Professional Capabilities Form which shows validation by a supervisor of a number of professional activities and operative procedures is also required.  The procedures must be verified during rotations taken in the twelve (12) months prior to the closing date of applications.

To apply:

• • Please check you meet the generic requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons by visiting the website:  RACS Selection Requirements.
  • Register your interest with RACS – this must be done even if you have applied before.  Click here to register with RACS.

  The 2026 for 2027 intake selection form will be available from 18 February 2026, 2pm NZ time, until 10 March 2026, 2pm NZ time. Any applications uploaded outside of these times and dates will not be considered.

For those applicants who are submitting an abstract for presentation at the NZAGS ASM 21/22 March 2026, if your abstract is accepted you will be informed in writing on 23 February 2026. This letter can be attached to your application so that this can be scored for your CV.