Discover doctor jobs in Auckland

A sparkling harbour meets a humming CBD

We have permanent and locum doctor jobs in Auckland and the surrounding areas. Experience world-class shopping and dining, culture, and cuisine in the bustling hub of Auckland's CBD. Situated in New Zealand's sunny North you can enjoy dining alfresco on the harbour or travel to nearby wineries, islands, native bush, and black-sand beaches. There's so much to do on days off with a medical career in Auckland.

Doctor jobs Auckland
Enjoy the buzz of city life

Auckland is one of New Zealand's most famous and cherished metropolians. A medical career in Auckland allows you to work in state-of-the-art facilities and experience the thrill of bustling inner-city life.

Locum in Auckland
Take advantage of world-class shopping

Auckland is one of the best shopping and dining hubs in all of New Zealand. Browse well-known brands and designer boutiques, and then take your pick from an array of restaurants.

Locum Waiheke
Escape to islands and wineries

Explore Auckland’s wondrous Hauraki Gulf and its many stunning islands. The most famous of which is Waiheke Island, filled with vineyards, olive groves, and fine dining it's just a 40-minute ferry ride from the city.

Hot jobs on the North Island

Specialist Consultant

Anaesthetics

  • Whangarei, North Island NZ
  • Permanent
  • $180,000 ~ $2,800,000
  • 01 Jun 2025 ~ 31 May 2026
Located in the beautiful city of Whangarei, our public hospital is a leading healthcare provider in New Zealand. Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies to provide the best possible care to our patients. We have a team of highly skilled and expe...

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Emergency medicine

  • Taupo, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $300 per hour
  • 18 Oct 2024 ~ 16 Dec 2024
This hospital is based within a lively town centre and is distinguished by its lakefront setting and outdoor sports ranging from fishing to jet-boating. Based in North Island, 400 km north of Wellington, the area is a popular destination with those seeking an urban getaway. There are multiple se...

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Urgent care

  • Wellington, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $220 per hour
  • 16 Oct 2024 ~ 31 Jan 2025
This is a community hospital in Wellington which provides the following services: Medical Surgical Maternity and child health services Services for the elderly Specialist inpatient assessment Treatment and rehabilitation service Outpatient clinics The site includes an adult psychiatric day hospit...
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Great communication - like the check ins while on placement. Good at negotiating on your behalf, and really feel like they have my best interests in mind.

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Dr Ainsleigh Laumatia , Auckland Clinical Studies, Auckland

Why Medrecruit

Medrecruit is a medical recruitment agency with a difference. We make a difference in the lives of doctors by changing how medicine works and having a real-world impact on communities across Australia and New Zealand.

Medrecruit has the largest network of jobs in Australia and New Zealand, double the next largest agency. This provides you with the highest chance of getting the right role, and our scale provides you with a hiring advantage as many employers come to us exclusively before going to market.

We make the process as easy as possible. Some agencies have recruiters do everything. However, one person can’t be the best at all functions so we have specialist teams, combined with technology, to make each stage of the process as smooth as humanly possible.

In 2017, Our founder, Dr Sam Hazledine successfully lobbied the World Medical Association to amend the Declaration of Geneva (the modern-day Hippocratic Oath) to include: I WILL ATTEND to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard.

Since then Medrecruit has continued to advocate for, educate, and work towards better health and well-being for all healthcare professionals. Medrecruit is built for doctors, by doctors.

Benefits of working with Medrecruit
New Zealand locum doctor
Earn up to $3500/day

Locum doctors can earn fantastic rates with flexible hours and locations across Australia and New Zealand. No matter your future financial goals - locuming is a great way to boost your earnings. In Australia, locums may earn up to $4000/day.

Locum doctor's lifestyle
Flexible working options

Get time back for things you love outside of medicine, enhance your lifestyle, and reclaim your work-life balance by choosing when and where you work. We simplify the job search process, offering a free career-management service for doctors.

2,000+ jobs to search from
Largest network of jobs

Search yourself or take advantage of our free career support service and let our team find roles for you. We’re preferred suppliers to hospitals and clinics in Australia and New Zealand, meaning more chance of finding the perfect role.

Darryl-lee Psychiatrist
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Are doctors in demand in New Zealand?

Yes! Doctors are highly sought-after in New Zealand. There are many specialist roles on the skills shortage list including palliative medicine specialist, cardiologist, paediatrician and emergency medicine.