Resident Medical Officer Jobs in New Zealand

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Resident Medical Officer

Emergency Medicine (ED)

  • Wellington, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $75 per hour
  • NOW ~ 31 Jul 2026
This public hospital in New Zealand is located in a beautiful and peaceful area, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning landscapes. The hospital is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical technologies, providing high-quality healthcare services to patients from all w...

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Surgery

  • Wellington, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $75 per hour
  • 20 Jul 2026 ~ 17 Oct 2026
This 484-bed Regional Hospital is the region’s main emergency and only trauma service, with a rooftop helipad providing a link to surgical, intensive care, neonatal intensive care and emergency services. Location information With this opportunity, you will find yourself in New Zealand’s vibrant...

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General Medicine / Physician

  • Whakatane, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $75 per hour
  • 19 Oct 2026 ~ 17 Jan 2027
This public hospital in New Zealand is located in a beautiful coastal town, surrounded by stunning beaches and lush greenery. The hospital itself is a modern facility, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled medical professionals. The hospital offers a wi...

Resident Medical Officer

Emergency Medicine (ED)

  • Whakatane, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $75 per hour
  • NOW ~ 19 Jul 2026
This public hospital in New Zealand is located in a beautiful coastal town, surrounded by stunning beaches and lush greenery. The hospital itself is a modern facility, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled medical professionals. The hospital offers a wi...

Resident Medical Officer

General Medicine / Physician

  • Christchurch, South Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $75 per hour
  • NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026
This public hospital is located in the beautiful city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a modern and well-equipped hospital, providing a wide range of services to the local community. The hospital is renowned for its excellent patient care and its commitment to providing the highest quality of ...

Resident Medical Officer

General Medicine / Physician

  • Tauranga, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $75 per hour
  • NOW ~ 17 Jun 2026
This hospital is situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. The hospital itself is a secondary facility and provides level 4-5 services with a 349 bed capacity. There are multiple services in...
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RMO NZ FAQs

In New Zealand, an RMO (Resident Medical Officer) refers to a doctor who has graduated from medical school but is in the early stages of their postgraduate training. This includes both junior doctors, who are completing their foundation years, and registrars, who are undergoing specialist training. RMOs are pivotal in hospitals, working under the supervision of senior doctors. To practice, they must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Locum RMOs (Resident Medical Officers) in New Zealand can earn varied rates, often depending on location, demand, and experience. On average, hourly rates can range between NZD$55 - $90 per hour as a house officer, NZD$70 - $115 as a senior house officer (SHO), and up to NZD$1,500 per day as a medical officer (MO). Higher rates are sometimes offered in hard-to-staff or rural areas to attract practitioners.

To become a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) in New Zealand, complete a bachelor's degree in medicine, followed by a one-year internship. Once you have obtained MCNZ (Medical Council of New Zealand) registration, you can start working as an RMO. The RMO role is a vital stepping stone for junior doctors, providing valuable hands-on experience and exposure to various medical specialties in the New Zealand healthcare system.

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This depends on where you work – the hospital or clinic chooses how a doctor is paid. This will work one of three ways:

  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as an employee
  • You’re paid by the hospital/clinic as a contractor
  • Medrecruit pays you directly (this can be as a casual employee of Medrecruit or via your company)

Your recruitment specialist can tell you which method you’ll be paid for each job you undertake.

Locum placements can be as short as a couple of days, though most doctors prefer slightly longer placements (a few weeks or months) so there’s time to get to know the area and the team. Medrecruit also works with doctors to find permanent roles.

A medical recruitment agency, like Medrecruit, can support RMO doctors by matching you with suitable positions, advising on CVs and interviews, and providing information on training and career development opportunities. Agencies facilitate applications and negotiations, ensuring compliance with registration and visa requirements, and offer access to a broad range of temporary and permanent roles across various locations.

Yes, in New Zealand, there are both permanent and locum job vacancies for RMOs (Resident Medical Officers) with Te Whata Ora and across various healthcare services. You can start working as a locum doctor in New Zealand after you reach PGY-2. Hospitals and health services frequently seek RMOs for diverse roles, offering a range of experiences and flexible working conditions to suit different career paths and lifestyles.