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Senior Plastic Fellow (Microsurgical Fellowship)

Programme overview

What the official source supports

A 12-month senior fellowship in the Wellington regional plastic, maxillofacial and burn unit at Hutt Hospital, with a microsurgical and reconstructive focus plus general plastic on-call duties. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no dedicated programme page was found.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

  • Microsurgical fellowship with a focus on reconstructive surgery
  • General plastic on-call work including hand and burn trauma
  • Unit accredited by RACS as a plastic and reconstructive surgery training location
  • Regional service covering a population of over one million

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Aimed at a recently qualified specialist plastic surgeon who has passed the fellowship examination and wants international experience.

Application

Published application route

Roles are advertised on kiwihealthjobs.com and the Hutt Valley careers site; contact the Operations Manager at Hutt Valley hospital for details.

A programme-specific document checklist is not published in the recorded evidence. Follow the official application instructions; do not assume a generic checklist is sufficient.

Application contact details are not recorded. Use the official source to locate the responsible office.

Sources and verification

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NZAPS — Research and Fellowship Opportunities ↗

Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 20 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.

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  • Recruitment: Is the intended intake recruiting, and what are the start date, deadline and official application route?
  • Application documents: Which documents, reference format and current forms are required for the intended intake?
  • Contact: Which official office handles applications and eligibility enquiries?

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