Trainee Interns

Membership is FREE for Trainee Interns

When it comes to your career, there’s more than one pathway.

We understand that transitioning from Trainee Intern to House Officer can be a huge change, so being part of a network that will support you and your career not only now, but well into the future is invaluable. The choice you make now will ultimately shape your future, so it’s important to consider all of your options from the start.

By choosing STONZ today, you will be making a choice that will help you future proof your career.

Consider all your options

Being part of a union means you gain a collective voice in shaping many important factors that could impact your career.

As a TI it marks almost six years of study, which is a massive achievement. Congratulations, you’re almost there!

This is an exciting time for you; there are a lot of things to think about in your final year and union membership is just one. Our advice is to be as organised as possible before starting as a House Officer, so that when you start, you can focus on being a doctor and not all that annoying paperwork.

Unions are key for pushing continued improvements to things like remuneration, training and working conditions. STONZ provides advocacy for any doctor who wants to manage their career and training pathway effectively. We don’t believe in a one size fits all approach, so if you’re considering a specialist career, you need a union that advocates with specialties in mind.

If you’re looking for a union that is truly run by RMOs for RMOs, consider joining the STONZ team. We would be absolutely privileged to be part of your journey and to be part of the network that will support you not just at the start, but also well into the future, wherever this takes you.

To help you make an informed decision about your future we’ve put together this page of useful resources to help answer any questions you may have.

Trainee Intern & Employment FAQsQ&As from students about STONZ & Employment

RMO Terms & Conditions FlowchartWhat happens when an RMO commences employment with Te Whatu Ora?

Stories from our ExecutiveQ&As with our Exec team

Interview TipsNot all Hospitals do interviews as part of ACE, but some do!

TI Checklist

ACE Information

Indemnity Insurance Under the STONZ MECA “employer shall reimburse an employee for membership of the Medical Protection Society or an agreed alternative” Check out MPS here.