SMO Jobs in New Zealand

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Senior Medical Officers have great opportunities available to them across the north and south islands of New Zealand. From job search, to paperwork, to the ward rounds. We’re here to support you on your next career and lifestyle move.

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Senior Medical Officer Jobs New Zealand

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Rural Hospital Medicine

  • Kawakawa, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $200 per hour
  • 03 Jul 2025 ~ 12 Sep 2025
This public hospital is located in a beautiful part of New Zealand, surrounded by stunning beaches, lush forests and picturesque islands. It is a great place to work and live, with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. The hospital is a modern facility, with state-of-the...

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Emergency Medicine (ED)

  • Tauranga, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $200 per day
  • 05 Jul 2025 ~ 06 Jul 2025
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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Emergency Medicine (ED)

  • Whakatane, North Island NZ
  • Locum
  • $200 per hour
  • NOW ~ 28 Aug 2025
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...

We have locum and permanent roles all over New Zealand

Locum Positions

Locuming can help you find the job that you love. Get a chance to investigate different areas of medicine – from emergency medicine to rehabilitation medicine, internal medicine to intensive care medicine, and everything in between.

Locuming also exposes you to a variety of work environments. It’s a great way to build your experience and have the flexibility to work on your terms. We’ll help you discover what’s possible.

New Zealand locum doctor
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The journey of an Australian doctor who found balance, adventure, and rewarding work locuming in New Zealand.
Article by Jordy Black | 06 Jun 2023

Permanent Roles

If it’s a permanent role you’re after, we can help with that, too. We understand the need for job stability and working in an environment where you know what to expect. Our job listings have a variety of locum and permanent positions available.

Dr Kevin Naidoo - working as a locum surgeon
Our Doctors
The search for a better lifestyle as a general surgeon. Dr Kevin Naidoo shares his journey from South Africa to NZ
Article by Dr Kevin Naidoo | 14 May 2021
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Earn up to $3000/day

Locum doctors can earn fantastic rates with flexible hours and locations across Australia and NZ. Whether you're saving for a house, investing or simply feel like treating yourself - locuming is a great way to boost your earnings.

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Travel costs covered

For most placements, your travel and accommodation costs are covered. This means you get to explore new places with no cost to you.

Why Medrecruit

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With the largest network of doctor jobs across Australia and New Zealand, we give you the best chance of finding the right role. We’re on every recruitment panel and a preferred supplier for top employers, giving you access to exclusive opportunities before they go to market.

Our free, end-to-end service covers everything from job search to travel and paperwork. Behind the scenes, expert teams and innovative tech work together to make the process smooth and stress-free.

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