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How To Join

Membership is open to all qualified surgeons recognised as Specialist General Surgeons in New Zealand. We welcome applications from surgeons at all stages of their careers.

Membership Categories and Fees

General Membership

$1,150 per annum

For active Fellows in independent specialist surgical practice, including operative, consulting, medico-legal, and non-clinical specialist work such as surgical administration and academia. This membership includes voting rights.

Associate Membership

$575 per annum

For non-resident surgeons or semi-retired Fellows who wish to remain connected to NZAGS as non-voting members.

Trainee Membership

$575 per annum

For surgeons on the NZAGS General Surgical Training Programme. The annual membership fee is included in your training fee.

Senior Surgeon (Over 65 and Still Working)

$575 per annum

Reduced rate for Fellows over 65 who continue to practice.

Retired Membership

FREE

For Fellows who have fully retired from all forms of medical practice, surgery, medico-legal work, and specialist non-clinical work.

Overseas Membership

FREE

For NZ resident Fellows temporarily residing outside New Zealand.

Parental Leave

FREE

Free membership during parental leave periods.

How to Pay

Membership operates on a twelve-month basis from 01 July annually.

Ready to Apply?

To apply for membership, you’ll need to create an account in our membership system, then complete the online application form.

Our office staff will review your application and be in touch shortly.