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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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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Hamilton, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health Location: Waikato, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum Dates: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027 About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service based in Waikato.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings.

International candidates can be considered.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Hawke’s Bay.

You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and providing clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $250,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Wellington, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Wellington.

You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and providing clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Taranaki.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Rotorua, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Rotorua.

You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A rewarding opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Tauranga.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Whangārei, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Whangārei.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient and/or community settings.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and contributing to clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Psychiatric Registrar – Hospital Setting Location: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience) About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Psychiatric Registrar to join a well-supported mental health team in a busy hospital setting in Hawke’s Bay.

This role is ideal for a registrar looking to further develop clinical expertise in psychiatry while working within a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with consultant psychiatrists, multidisciplinary teams, and community services to deliver high-quality mental health care.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Surgery

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Surgical Registrar – Hospital Setting Location: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience) About the Role An excellent permanent opportunity is available for a Surgical Registrar to join a busy and well-supported hospital team in Hawke’s Bay.

This role is ideally suited for a registrar seeking ongoing exposure to a broad range of surgical cases within a collaborative clinical environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with consultants, junior doctors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from August - October 2026.

Position Details: Happy to look at any weeks or months in these time frames.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Palmerston North, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 31 December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$200 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Christchurch.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Nelson, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Nelson.

You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Gisborne, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Gisborne, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Gisborne.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Kaitaia, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Apr 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from July 2026 – April 2027.

Position Details: Monday - Tuesday Covering: Emergency/Urgent Care Department

$200 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - September 2026.

Position Details: PGY4+ Surgery Registrar Should be open to all Surgery subspecs, including relief.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Hamilton, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 25 Sep 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Consultant Urologist – Public Hospital / Specialist Urology Service Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Employment Type: Flexible – Locum, Fixed-Term, or Permanent Salary: ASMS-aligned + incentives + strong private earning potential International candidates can be considered About the Role An established urology service in Tauranga is seeking a Consultant Urologist to join a collaborative team following an upcoming departure.

The service covers a population of ~450,000 across the Bay of Plenty and Lakes regions.

You’ll work within a team of five hospital-based urologists, supported by four registrars, an advanced trainee, and visiting community specialists.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Paediatrics

Rotorua, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

$75 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Medicine

Wellington, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is September 2026.

Available on applicationBase 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.

Where is the work in New Zealand?

What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?

Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

Where is the work in Australia?

What is MCNZ Registration?