New Zealand Association of General Surgeons

The New Zealand Association of General Surgeons (NZAGS) is the leading professional body for general surgeons across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are dedicated to strengthening the specialty and improving surgical care through promoting excellence in surgery, managing vocational training in partnership with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), advocating for surgeons and surgical patients within government and the wider health sector, and supporting ongoing professional development and standards for our members. We are also committed to advancing Māori, Pasifika and rural surgical health initiatives to improve outcomes for underserved communities.