New Zealand Medical Assistance Team
The New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) can be deployed to support local health services in an event of a major emergency within the south-west Pacific.
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About the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team
The New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) is an emergency medical team made up of clinical and non-clinical personnel. It responds to domestic and international disasters.
More eastMoreApplying to volunteer with NZMAT
Information about what it means to volunteer with NZMAT and how to register as a NZMAT volunteer.
More eastMoreDeployment of a New Zealand Medical Assistance Team
The Ministry has the authority to deploy a New Zealand Medical Assistance Team following a request from Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora (for domestic deployments) or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (for offshore deployments usually in the south-west Pacific).
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Have questions about your employee volunteering with NZMAT?
More eastMoreNZMAT past deployments
Information on past deployments of the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT).
More eastMoreNZMAT training opportunities
The New Zealand Medical Assistance Team provides several courses and other training opportunities for volunteers.
More eastMoreWhat to expect on deployments
Information on what conditions to expect, length of deployment, travel arrangements, team structure, pay and expenses, and more.
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