Specialist Consultant
General Medicine / Physician
- Masterton, North Island NZ
- Locum
- $1,500 per day
- NOW ~ 06 Jul 2025
Whatever your lifestyle or career goals are, our General Physician Team is here to help you achieve them. Get access to the largest network of Specialist Consultant General Medicine jobs in New Zealand and a team of experts here to support your career navigation.
Specialist Consultant
Our team have a deep knowledge of the healthcare industry's nuances, long-standing relationships, and a wealth of insights into trends, salary benchmarks, and in-demand skills, offering personalised guidance tailored to your career aspirations.
You will be assigned a dedicated recruitment expert in your field, committed to helping you reach your career and lifestyle goals with personalised service and ongoing placement support.
We have our finger on the pulse when it comes to medical recruitment in Australia. Speak to the experts in medical recruitment with the largest network of jobs including access to exclusive roles.
Great service, fantastic communication, very personal, and dealt well with troubleshooting.
Locum Consultants 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.
For most placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. Many of our Consultant locums even bring their family along for a working holiday.
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.
The palliative care job market reflects a growing demand for specialists committed to providing end-of-life care.
The Geriatrics job market is flourishing, propelled by an aging population requiring specialised elderly care.
With an aging population and the increasing prevalence of heart-related conditions, Cardiologists are in high demand.
The Gastroenterology job market is robust, driven by a demand for specialists in digestive health amid rising gastrointestinal disorders.
Meet our expert General Medicine team, dedicated to placing physicians in hospitals and clinics across Australasia. With strong ties to healthcare facilities, they ensure you access specialist roles before they reach the market.
What I love about my role: It’s a fulfilling, fast-paced role. I enjoy building strong relationships, and the feeling that you’re making a real difference.
What I love about my role: Every day is an opportunity to work with incredible people in a fast pasted environment, helping them achieve their objectives.
What I love about my role: Working with such a positive team. I love building great connections with both doctors and hospitals.
New Zealand continues to experience strong demand for General Medicine doctors across its health system in 2025. Workforce shortages, increasing patient complexity, and efforts to improve access in rural regions are key drivers. Opportunities are available across both the public and private sectors, with particular need for registrars and consultants who can deliver generalist and sub-specialist care.
General Medicine registrars are in high demand throughout New Zealand, especially in district health boards (DHBs) serving regional populations. Many roles offer relocation assistance, training support, and a pathway to consultant-level positions.
Consultant Physicians can expect to earn between NZD $120,000 and $300,000 annually, depending on their experience, location, and contract structure (public vs. private). Physicians working in high-demand sub-specialties—such as cardiology, infectious diseases, geriatrics, and respiratory medicine—often earn at the upper end of this scale. Private-sector specialists, particularly those in procedural disciplines like gastroenterology, may earn significantly more, depending on case volume and business structure.
As New Zealand seeks to expand access to timely internal medicine services, there are growing opportunities for both long-term and locum roles across the country.
Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is:
What you'll need can vary slightly between Australian states and New Zealand. Some states/locations also require you to complete an online training course (eMedical Courses). We're here to help guide you through the requirements, and we'll give you a checklist detailing everything you need.
No, our service is free for doctors! We're paid by hospitals and clinics for our services and are preferred suppliers in several states and areas. Because we have a huge network of doctors, we save clinics and hospitals time (and money) by taking the stress out of the hiring and credentialing process.
This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways:
Your recruitment specialist can tell you which method you’ll be paid for each job you undertake.
Yes, as an IMG General Medicine specialist, you can work in New Zealand or Australia by obtaining provisional registration from the Medical Board of Australia or Te Whatu Ora in New Zealand. You must demonstrate qualifications in related medical specialties. High-quality positions are available, often with attractive salary packaging. Ensure your credentials are assessed and approved according to Australian medical or New Zealand standards for healthcare professionals.