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Better job and lifestyle options await in your own backyard.
Access top locum roles with your MCNZ registration and our knowledge. We’ll make it easy.
Start on the path to a great job.
Think differently about work and life in NZ.
Work less and enjoy life more. Is your primary degree from New Zealand? Make a move. Apply for exciting and flexible locum roles across the North and South Islands. Live in a new region. Escape the rat race, get time for family and hobbies. Gain experience and make better money.
Get the paperwork checklist sorted.
Want that great role? Be ready with your MCNZ registration details, up-to-date CV and three references. Full paperwork requirements can be found in our FAQs. But don’t fear, we’ll make this easy as possible.
Trust our experience for great jobs.
Leave the hard work to us. Our service is free and our networks are vast. We’ll find the role you’re looking for. More money, more job satisfaction, more time to live well. We do the difficult paperwork, and even help with accommodation and travel if you move.
Thinking of Australia?
Did your primary degree in New Zealand and are MCNZ registered? Australia is a great option. Chat to us about job possibilities and steps towards AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, working as a locum means you are essentially a contractor. Your tax structure will be different. In Australia, you will need to provide an Australian Business Number. In New Zealand, you may need to register for GST
To practise medicine in New Zealand you must have Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Registration.
Yes! Most locum placements offer travel and accommodation arrangements. We can help negotiate this for you. This is usually hospital accommodation or a nice bed and breakfast, and flight or petrol reimbursement.
Your registration number, a current CV and three references are the essentials of any job application. Other paperwork that's commonly required is:
- Evidence of vaccinations,
- Evidence of your degree/fellowship,
- Annual Practicing Certificates,
- Indemnity,
- A certified copy of your passport and/or driver’s licence,
- Police vetting form.
What you'll need can vary slightly between Australian states and in New Zealand. Some states/locations also ask you 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.
This depends on what kind of work you’d like to do and what your specialty and/or experience is. The more flexible you are on where, when and what kind of work you’d like to do, the quicker you can start. Once we have your credentialing sorted, you can (almost) start right away.
Alternatively, you can be really picky – it’s up to you! Tell your Solutions Specialist what your perfect role looks like and they’ll be able to advise you what’s possible and will contact you as soon the right one becomes available.