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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.
It's so much more flexible because it's private. I can say to the clinic, 'These are the days I work,' and they try and make that work. You also see patients at your own pace. We're told to expect to see about three an hour - that's 20 minutes a patient.
Take control of where and when you work for a better work-life balance. Placements last anything from a few hours to a year. Make good money while considering your next move. We can show you ways of working that you may not have considered.
Travel with your work. Thousands of placements are now available in hospitals, clinics and medical centres across Australia and New Zealand. Experience life in a different town, city or country. Spend more time doing the things you love, or with the people you love.
Explore diverse and interesting areas of medicine. Discover a new career path and try different working environments. Feel appreciated and share your time and skills with a community that needs your expertise.
Urgent care doctors in New Zealand are in high demand, with opportunities to suit a range of preferences, from full-time positions to flexible night shifts in fast-paced urgent care clinics. The average salary for GP urgent care jobs is $200,000–$250,000 NZD annually, while locum urgent care doctor jobs can pay competitive hourly rates of NZD$120–$200. Urgent care centre roles offer the chance to deliver exceptional patient care in dynamic environments, blending elements of general practice with acute care.
With the growing need for skilled professionals, these urgent care clinic jobs are ideal for doctors seeking variety, work-life balance, and rewarding teamwork with a dedicated urgent care team. Many roles also provide exposure to diverse medical presentations, sharpening clinical skills in high-pressure situations. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, the urgent care job market in New Zealand offers unmatched opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
Urgent care doctors in New Zealand typically earn between $160,000 and $280,000 NZD per year, depending on their experience and location. Locum opportunities may offer higher hourly rates for short-term contracts.
Yes, urgent care doctors are in demand in New Zealand. With increasing pressure on emergency departments and a focus on accessible healthcare, there is a growing need for skilled urgent care doctors 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
