What is the New Zealand Committee? Why serve? General Information The RANZCOG New Zealand Committee (NZC) is
a Constitutional Committee of RANZCOG and has
a Terms of Reference. It is a nationally elected
body of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (O&Gs)
who represent all Fellows, Members, Trainees
and colleagues of the RANZCOG in New Zealand
(NZ).
The NZC provide opportunities for Fellows to
develop knowledge in areas to which they may not
normally be exposed. Serving on the NZC can
give you a chance to have a significant impact on
the College.
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The NZC generally comprises of 15 members.
This consists of 8 elected NZ Fellows, with the
following additional co-opted members:
o NZ Training Accreditation Chair
o NZ Trainee Representative
o NZ Layperson
o NZ O&G Academic
o RANZCOG NZ Vice President; and
o 3 NZ Councillors.
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4 meetings are held a year. These have been
historically scheduled for a Monday in
February, May, August and November and
are held in Wellington.
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Where possible, all travel expenses involved
are paid for in advance, alternatively
reimbursed after the meetings.
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The NZC is supported by the RANZCOG New
Zealand office which is located in Wellington.
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Elections are held every two years.
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A Fellow can serve three consecutive terms
as an elected Committee Member.
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The Chair, Deputy Chair, Hon Treasurer and
Hon Secretary are elected by the NZC for a
two year term.
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More information on the NZC Terms of
Reference and the College’s Constitution are
available on the College website.
The NZC reports to the RANZCOG Board and
Council.
The purpose of the NZC is to discuss and act on
any matter of local interest to New Zealand O&Gs.
The success of the NZC is highly dependent upon
the full participation of its members. Committee
work can be very demanding, but the potential
rewards are numerous.
Serving on the NZC also gives you the opportunity
to service as Chair or the NZ Executive or gives
you pathway to become an NZ Councillor.
A typical NZC meeting agenda will cover topics of:
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Finances
Public Relations
Nominations and submissions
MCNZ
MoH
Health Workforce NZ
Health IT Board
Health Quality & Safety Commission
Training Accreditation Matters
Mercia Barnes Trust
Māori Women’s Health
Practice Visits
College Council Update
AOFOG Update
Council of Medical Colleges
O&G Clinical Directors Forum
NZ College of Midwives
International Medical Graduates
NZMA Update
O&G Academics
Annual Scientific Meeting.
As well discussions on the above each NZC
meeting generally contains brief presentation or
two on a relevant topic.
What you need to become an effective Committee Member 
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You must be a financial Fellow and be
nominated and seconded by two other
financial Fellows
A positive approach to your appointment to a
committee
Be familiar with the purpose of the committee
Be clear about the fact that you represent
more than just yourself on a committee
Attend meetings regularly
If you are unable to attend a meeting, find out
what is expected
Willingly volunteer to complete tasks between
meetings
Be responsible in meeting deadlines for
accepted tasks
Volunteer for roles you do not normally take
Speak up and give your thoughtful opinions
about matters being discussed.
Timelines for 2011 Nomination forms posted from
College House
Current NZC Fri 15 Jul
Chairman & Councillor
Mr John Tait
Dr Ian Page
Nominations close
Fri 12 Aug
Deputy Chairman &
Hon Treasurer
Hon Secretary
If required, Election forms
posted from College House
Mon 15 Aug
RANZCOG NZ VP
Dr Digby Ngan Kee
If required, Ballot opens
Wed 17 Aug
Committee
If required, Ballot closes
Fri 2 Sep
Dr Richard Dover
Dr Andrew Murray
Dr Craig Skidmore
Dr Martin Sowter
Successful/unsuccessful
nominees advised
Mon 5 Sep
Attendance at first NZC
Meeting
Mon 14 Nov
TA Chair
Trainee Representative
Academics Group
Layperson
Media Spokesperson
Dr Celia Devenish
Dr Kate Van Harselaar
Prof Peter Stone
Phyllis Huitema
Dr Emma Parry
Councillors
Dr Alec Ekeroma
Dr Sarah Tout
The nomination and election process is
administered by College House so all information
is sent from Melbourne and should be returned to
Melbourne.
Note: These dates are a guide only. Please refer
to the official paperwork circulated by College
House.
For any election queries Election Office
254 – 260 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic 3002
Australia
So you want to be a
NZ Committee member?
Dr Gillian Gibson
A guide for those considering nominating for the RANZCOG New Zealand Committee For more information on NZC Kate Bell, NZ Executive Officer
Level 3, Alan Burns Insurances House
69 Boulcott Street | Wellington
PO Box 10611 | The Terrace | Wellington 6143
Tel:
04 472 4608
Fax:
04 472 4609
E-mail: ranzcog@ranzcog.org.nz
Contact:
Penelope Griffiths
+61 3 9412 2930
pgriffiths@ranzcog.edu.au
The Royal Australian and
New Zealand College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
© RANZCOG New Zealand Committee 2011