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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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Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 20 July - 16 October 2026.

Position Details: Psychiatry HO Below are the most critical dates: Monday 20 July – Monday 3 August - Older Persons, Kenepuru Hospital Monday 3 August – Monday 17 August – Te Whare o Matairangi, Acute Inpatient, Wellington Hospital Wednesday 9 – Monday 14 September - Te Whare o Matairangi, Acute Inpatient, Wellington Hospital Tuesday 15 – Friday 25 September- Te Whare o Matairangi, Acute Inpatient, Wellington Hospital Wednesday 16 – Tuesday 22 September – Forensics Adult, Porirua Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$75 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP till early 2027.

Position Details: POPS - In Person Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - till early 2027.

Position Details: IPU Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 17 Oct 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 20 July - 17 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0730 - 1600 House Officer Covering: Orthopaedics.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$75 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Rotorua, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 7 months ago

Locum cover is required from 14 September - 2 October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Thames, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 30 September 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: Nights Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$115 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 21 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 21 December 2026.

Position Details: Gynaecology FSAs and Colposcopy Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Blenheim, South Island NZ

01 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 1 October - 31 December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Whakatane, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 9 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Psychiatry 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.

$90,000 ~ $150,000Base salary

Permanent

Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Position Details: Mental Health Service - Older Persons

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Obstetrics and Gynaecology 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

Registrar - Surgery

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Orthopaedic 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Invercargill, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from June - October 2026.

Position Details: 2 - 3 days per month.

Help to reduce waitlist – seeing FSAs and follow-ups.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Hamilton, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from August - November 2026.

Position Details: One TB clinic per week.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 8 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August - 27 November 2026.

Position Details: This is purely an outpatient service, no on-call or after-hours work, or ward work.

However, if the person would be happy to do some registrar training or procedures on the ward, plus/minus Bronchoscopy, we can look at that.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Oct 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 15 June - 30 October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

New Plymouth, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 8 June - 18 December 2026.

Position Details: Open to being flexible on how the cover looks - it could be sporadic and regular dates or condensed blocks of work.

This would be for clinics and theatre.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Westport, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 06 Nov 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required for: Acute Stabilisation Unit (ASU) dates: Friday 12th June Overnight call 16:30 - 08:30 Friday 24th July Overnight Call 16:30 - 08:30 Friday 7th August Overnight Call 16:30 - 08:30 Friday 14th August Overnight Call 16:30 - 08:30 Thursday 27th + Friday 28th August ASU Day shift 08:30 - 16:30 + Overnight Call 16:30 - 08:00 Friday 25th September Overnight Call 16:30 - 08:30 Primary and Urgent Care dates: Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July Primary and Urgent Care 08:30 - 17:30 Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August Primary Care 08:30 - 17:30 Monday 10th to Friday 14th August Primary and Urgent Care 08:30 - 17:30 Monday 17th to Friday 21st August Primary and Urgent Care 08:30 - 17:30 Tuesday 25th to Friday 28th August Primary and Urgent Care 08:30 - 17:30 Monday 2nd to Friday 6th November Primary and Urgent Care 08:30 - 17:30

$750 per sessionBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Auckland, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 26 Feb 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from 3 August 2026 - 26 February 2027.

Position Details: This role is covering at the Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre in Point Chevalier and provides specialist mental health and recovery-focused rehabilitation.

It focuses on intensive clinical rehabilitation, long-term recovery, and community reintegration for individuals with persistent mental health symptoms rather than acute, short-term stabilization.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

28 Sep 2026 ~ 19 Oct 2026

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September - 19 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: A mix of Days 0800 - 1600, Long Days 0800 - 2100 and Nights 2030 - 0830.

SHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$75 per hourBase 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?