NZRDA - New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association

NZRDA - New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association: We provide support and advocacy for resident doctors and medical students.

We are a union dedicated to protecting, supporting, and advancing the rights of RMOs across New Zealand. We advocate for safer working conditions, fair pay, and better training opportunities for doctors at every stage of their journey. Since 1985, the RDA has protected and advanced the interests of RMOs through collective bargaining, fearless advocacy, and strategic engagement at all levels of the

health system. The RDA proudly represents all Resident Medical Officers, including: Registrars, House Officers, Trainee Interns, Clinical Students, GPEP Trainees and Dental House Surgeons.

"There's no role they claim to perform that we don't already have a workforce performing here in New Zealand..."Dr Debor...
22/02/2026

"There's no role they claim to perform that we don't already have a workforce performing here in New Zealand..."

Dr Deborah Powell discussing some of the concerns NZRDA has around the proposed clinical assistant regulation with Ryan Bridge earlier today.

Link in comments.

NZRDA is sounding a clear alarm over the proposed regulation of ‘physician assistants’. The recent consultation proposal...
18/02/2026

NZRDA is sounding a clear alarm over the proposed regulation of ‘physician assistants’. The recent consultation proposal does not restrict this group from seeing patients with new or undiagnosed symptoms, posing a catastrophic risk to patient safety.

“Clinical assistants lack the breadth and depth of training to safely navigate clinical uncertainties. If they miss a ‘red flag’ symptom, the patient is put at significant risk before the doctor even enters the room,” said Dr Deborah Powell, National Secretary of the NZRDA.

“If their regulation is to proceed, we must ensure there are clear guardrails to uphold patient safety above all else.”

Read the full press release here: https://nzrda.org.nz/media-release/nzrda-warns-clinical-assistant-regulation-must-not-lower-the-bar-for-patient-safety

The 2026 bargaining survey has now closed, with nearly 1000 members responding. We are now working our way through the f...
22/01/2026

The 2026 bargaining survey has now closed, with nearly 1000 members responding. We are now working our way through the feedback provided, to guide our priorities going into this year's negotiations.

All current and new NZRDA members can have their say on the union’s priorities for RMO collective bargaining in 2026. A ...
04/01/2026

All current and new NZRDA members can have their say on the union’s priorities for RMO collective bargaining in 2026.

A claims survey has been emailed out to our members. This survey will be open until January 12. Please take the time to fill this in before then.

If you have any questions, concerns, or did not receive a link to the survey, please get in touch.

How much are you being paid on your category F run?New NZRDA members previously covered by the 2024–2026 STONZ collectiv...
29/12/2025

How much are you being paid on your category F run?

New NZRDA members previously covered by the 2024–2026 STONZ collective agreement can access all NZRDA collective agreement terms and conditions from 31 December 2025 — including higher salary rates for those on cat F, steps 6-10.

Are you waiting for the exam step?New NZRDA members previously covered by the 2024–2026 STONZ collective agreement can a...
21/12/2025

Are you waiting for the exam step?

New NZRDA members previously covered by the 2024–2026 STONZ collective agreement can access all NZRDA collective agreement terms and conditions from 31 December 2025 — including the exam step.

Will you be getting an additional day of leave if your RDO falls on a public holiday?New NZRDA members previously covere...
15/12/2025

Will you be getting an additional day of leave if your RDO falls on a public holiday?

New NZRDA members previously covered by the 2024–2026 STONZ collective agreement can access all NZRDA collective agreement terms and conditions from 31 December 2025 — including an extra day off when your RDO falls on a p***c holiday (except Waitangi and Anzac Day).

How will you spend your summer RDOs?New NZRDA members previously covered by the 2024–2026 STONZ collective agreement can...
08/12/2025

How will you spend your summer RDOs?

New NZRDA members previously covered by the 2024–2026 STONZ collective agreement can access all NZRDA collective agreement terms and conditions from 31 December 2025 — including Rostered Days Off (RDOs) on Safer Rosters.

We’ve updated our centralised RMO calendar with 2026 dates, including changeovers, College exams, application deadlines,...
17/11/2025

We’ve updated our centralised RMO calendar with 2026 dates, including changeovers, College exams, application deadlines, conferences, and other events relevant to all RMOs. You can filter the calendar for what matters most to you, and even add it straight to your Google Calendar!

If you notice anything missing or any errors, let us know – this is an open resource, and we want it to be as useful as possible for all RMOs.

Check it out here👉nzrda.org.nz/resources/rmo-calendar

A great read on Dr. Sara Hansen, psychiatry registrar and RDA delegate, that explores the rewards and challenges of cari...
15/10/2025

A great read on Dr. Sara Hansen, psychiatry registrar and RDA delegate, that explores the rewards and challenges of caring for her patients.

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Solidarity from NZRDA with the senior doctors who are taking strike action today and tomorrow!
23/09/2025

Solidarity from NZRDA with the senior doctors who are taking strike action today and tomorrow!

We stand in solidarity with the SMOs striking today and tomorrow for fair pay and a sustainable future for Aotearoa’s he...
23/09/2025

We stand in solidarity with the SMOs striking today and tomorrow for fair pay and a sustainable future for Aotearoa’s health system.

To all SMOs fighting for our future, you have our full support.

Kia kaha!

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Auckland
1051

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