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Doctor jobs in New Zealand

Q: Where is the work in New Zealand?

There are roles available right across New Zealand. Many (though certainly not all) locum roles are in rural locations and lots of doctors we work with love using this as an opportunity to explore new places. Where the work is also depends on the type of work you’d like to do and what your specialty and experience is. You can search for current roles on our job search page.

Q: What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?

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 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.

Q: Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

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

Q: Where is the work in Australia?

There are roles available right across Australia. Where the work is depends on your experience and specialty. Many (though certainly not all) locum roles are in rural areas. Overseas-trained doctors are required to work in a rural area of need for a period of time. Lots of doctors we work with love earning extra and exploring the country through locum and permanent placements. You can find out more about our current job listings on the job search page.

Q: What is MCNZ Registration?

To practise medicine in New Zealand you must have Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Registration.

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Registrar - Intensive Care Medicine

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Intensive Care Registrar to permanently join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's North Island.

The ideal start date for this position is February 2027.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Cromwell, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

General Practitioner | Cromwell, Central Otago Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while working in a supportive, well-established medical centre in the heart of Central Otago.

Our client is seeking a General Practitioner to join a large, thriving practice in Cromwell, offering excellent clinical support, modern systems, and a strong focus on team collaboration and patient care.

New doctors benefit from a comprehensive onsite induction programme, ongoing professional development opportunities, and regular full-team meetings.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Picton, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

General Practitioner | Stunning Marlborough Sounds Lifestyle | Picton, New Zealand Looking for a rewarding GP role where you can enjoy a true work-life balance while practising in one of New Zealand's most picturesque locations?

Join a modern, well-established medical centre in Picton, a vibrant coastal community at the gateway to the world-famous Marlborough Sounds.

Operating from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility, this practice offers the perfect combination of professional support, modern technology, and an exceptional lifestyle.

Available on applicationBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Auckland, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

General Practitioner | Clendon Medical Centre | South Auckland Make a real difference in a diverse, community-focused practice while enjoying the support of an experienced and collaborative team.

Our client is looking for a GP to join a busy, whānau-centred practice located in the heart of Clendon, South Auckland, just 30 minutes from Auckland CBD.

As a VLCA (Very Low Cost Access) provider, they are committed to improving health outcomes and ensuring accessible healthcare for a vibrant and multicultural community.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Pathology

Auckland, North Island NZ

Available from 15 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Genetic Pathologist / Clinical Scientist / Fellow Diagnostic Genetics New Zealands leading provider of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services Full time permanent role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week) About the Role Our client welcomes applications from Genetic Pathologists, Clinical Scientists (Genomics) and newly qualified Fellows to join our expanding Diagnostic Genetics team.

As the largest hospital-based genomics service in Aotearoa New Zealand, they are building capacity across germline and somatic genomics and offer multiple pathways for applicants at different stages of practice.

The preferred candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, adaptable and responsive to the changing demands and opportunities in genomics.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Pathology

Auckland, North Island NZ

Available from 08 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Full-time permanent role About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Anatomic Pathologist to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with NZs largest and highly specialised community based laboratory service.

In this role, you will be working between 40 and 50 hours per week.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Available from 28 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

🌟 Shape the Future of Neurodevelopmental Care in New Zealand Bay Paediatrics is growing and seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Paediatrician to join its recognised team of experts in Tauranga.

With a strong focus on ADHD, Autism and neurodevelopmental health, this role combines clinical excellence, flexibility, professional growth, and exceptional lifestyle benefits.

✔ No on-call requirements ✔ Flexible and hybrid working options ✔ Partnership pathway available ✔ Award-winning multidisciplinary team ✔ Beautiful Bay of Plenty location Please note that FTE is open to discussion from part time to full time.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Available from 28 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

With a strong focus on ADHD, Autism and neurodevelopmental health, this role combines clinical excellence, flexibility, professional growth, and exceptional lifestyle benefits.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Surgery

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Maxillofacial Registrar to permanently join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's North Island.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

SMO/MOSS - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ

Available from 15 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Permanent General Surgeon with Upper GI & Colonoscopy Capability 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight) Be part of something special: supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after regions.

About the Role As a key member of our General Surgery team, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality care.

Working in a collaborative and well-respected team, you will contribute to both planned care and acute services, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Auckland, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Research company based in Auckland.

They have a number of positions coming up due to a busy period of Phase 1 trial screening and dosing over the coming 6 months.

Please get in touch if you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity: Ideally seeking doctors with Phase 1 clinical research experience, however, will consider doctors with no clinical research experience if you have a strong interest in the area.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Auckland, North Island NZ

Available from 26 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

We have a fixed term role for a Haematologist in Auckland, NZ.

Located in Auckland, our client is looking for a Haematologist for a 9 month fixed term role to cover maternity leave.

The role is to start October 2026 so this means you would need to have either MCNZ or AHPRA Specialist Registration already.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Pain Medicine Consultant Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: 1 January 2027 Eligibility: Applicants must hold specialist qualifications and be currently practising in the UK, New Zealand, or Australia.

About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Pain Medicine Consultant to join a multidisciplinary pain management service in Christchurch.

You will provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions, working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.

$180,000 ~ $300,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Psychiatrist Consultant to permanently join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's South Island.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Radiology

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Radiology Consultant to permanently join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's South Island.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Pathology

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Available from 18 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Chemical Pathologist | Permanent Full Time Shape the future of pathology in Aotearoa New Zealand Join a nationally respected, innovation-focused laboratory working alongside leading experts in specialist biochemistry.

About the Role As a Chemical Pathologist you will play a pivotal role in delivering diagnostic services, quality assurance, and specialist test development for one of only two tertiary referral laboratories in Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will join a collaborative team of three Chemical Pathologists and a registrar.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Westport, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | Westport, New Zealand Enjoy a rewarding rural GP career on New Zealand's stunning West Coast.

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a supportive and experienced healthcare team in Westport, a vibrant coastal town surrounded by rainforests, rugged coastlines, and some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery.

This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Available from 15 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Our client has aspecialist service delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care across the region Opportunity to combine complex clinical work, teaching, service development and research Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to mountains, beaches, adventure and family-friendly communities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our Maxillofacial Surgery service in a hospital in New Zealand.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of Maxillofacial services while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient services.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Franz Josef Glacier, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | South Westland, New Zealand Looking for a rewarding rural GP role with an incredible lifestyle to match?

An exciting opportunity is available to join South Westland Area Practice, serving approximately 1,600 enrolled patients across five clinics from Hari Hari to Haast on New Zealand's spectacular West Coast.

Working alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner and highly skilled Rural Nurse Specialists, you'll enjoy a broad scope of practice, caring for both local residents and the many visitors who travel through this stunning region each year.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Pathology

Auckland, North Island NZ

Available from 07 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Our client provides quality healthcare services to a large and fast-growing multi-cultural community in New Zealand We are currently inviting applications for a 1.13 FTE Permanent Consultant Histopathologist.

An accredited, 1000 bed, tertiary teaching hospital, providing acute admitting and referral services for most medical and surgical specialties, this Anatomical Pathology Department has a reputation for providing high quality pathology services, with participation in many multidisciplinary meetings, Breast, Colon and Cervical screening programmes and a Cytology service.

You will be part of a team of 18 Histopathologists and 5 Histopathology Registrars who are part of the Auckland Regional Training Programme.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

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Can I work in New Zealand?

MCNZ (Medical Council of New Zealand) registered doctors have a plethora of opportunities available for them to find both permanent and locum positions. If you are an Australian-trained doctor, you can work in New Zealand by obtaining MCNZ registration, and we are here to support you throughout this process. If you're looking for New Zealand jobs for foreign doctors who obtained their primary medical degree from medical schools overseas, it is beneficial to have at least 12 months of experience in a comparable health system such as the UK or Ireland. Working in New Zealand as an internationally trained doctor involves navigating certain pathways and considering specific restrictions. However, rest assured that we are well-versed in these processes and can guide you accordingly. Our goal is to simplify the process and help you embark on a successful medical career in beautiful New Zealand.

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