Join the Aotearoa New Zealand AFRM Committee as a General Member

Date published: Apr 13, 2026, 10:56 AM

Summary

Expressions of interest are open from Fellows residing in Aotearoa NZ to join the Aotearoa NZ AFRM Committee.

Description

The Aotearoa New Zealand AFRM Committee supports the careers of Fellows and trainees in rehabilitation medicine in Aotearoa New Zealand. We do this by:

  • delivering training and continuing professional development programs
  • developing educational resources for the specialty

We also advise the AFRM Council and the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee, and prepare project proposals for approval by the Faculty Council.

A key role of the Committee is to promote rehabilitation medicine. Under the direction of the Faculty, we respond to new and emerging issues and contribute to policy and advocacy activities.

The College Body acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the 5 Treaty principles articulated by the Waitangi Tribunal, and is committed to upholding its Principles and Articles.

All policies consider their impact on the wellbeing and mana of Māori as tangata whenua, and align with the principles of tino rangatiratanga, equity, active protection, options, and partnership.

Key responsibilities

Committee members are expected to:

  • meet up to 4 times a year, including 1 kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) meeting
  • support initiatives that help Fellows and trainees develop cultural competence, including the tikanga Māori values:
    • manaakitanga (hospitality)
    • whanaungatanga (relationship)
    • mōhiotanga (knowledge)
  • respond in a timely way to requests for comment or reports from the AFRM Council and other AFRM Committees
  • follow RACP policies, including those on preventing discrimination and harassment

Read the Aotearoa New Zealand AFRM Committee Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.

Apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to: aonz_afrm@racp.org.nz

Creation Date:

Apr 13, 2026, 00:00 AM

Closing Date:

May 11, 2026, 00:00 AM
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