The Executive Committee has responsibilities for the overall direction of the activities and affairs of the Association and shall work to enhance and promote the interests of the Association and its current and future members.
This is detailed in the Constitution of the NZAGS. In nominating members of the Executive Committee (see the list below), the Association should encourage those who have relevant skills and experience to contribute at this level.
The Executive Committee has overall responsibility for the activities and affairs of the Association, which in practice is achieved through delegation to the Executive Director, and the Standing Committees of the Association.
The Executive Committee has reserved responsibility for the overall direction of the affairs and activities of the Association, as well as other duties.
Specifically, the Executive Committee is responsible for:
Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the Executive Committee Charter.
All vacancies are addressed in December each year. If and when a vacancy arises, nominations will be sought from the membership.
AoNZCIGS is responsible for the governance and delivery of the General Surgery Education and Training (GSET) Programme in Aotearoa New Zealand. It advises the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) on training and accreditation matters and ensures that the GSET programme meets national standards. AoNZCIGS oversees policies, clinical training requirements, curriculum development, hospital accreditation, trainee assessment frameworks, and progression processes for all General Surgery trainees in New Zealand.
The AoNZTSC is a subcommittee of AoNZCIGS and is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of General Surgery trainees. It handles trainee placements, training post allocations, assessment reviews, research approvals, trainee requests, performance management, and eligibility decisions related to progression and the Fellowship Examination. AoNZTSC works closely with Hospital Supervisors and NZAGS to ensure trainees receive appropriate support, structured training, and consistent oversight throughout the GSET programme.
NZAGS has a formal Constitution and is governed by an elected Chair and Executive Committee. Changes to the Constitution must be approved by a majority vote at an ASM.
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