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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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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Whanganui, North Island NZ

05 Oct 2026 ~ 12 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 12 October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Whanganui, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - September 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Anaesthetics

Invercargill, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 - 14 September 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call 17 September 2026 | 0800 - 2000 9 - 12 October 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call 20 October 2026 | 1700 - 2000 onsite + 2000 - 0800 on call 21 - 22 October 2026 | 2000 - 0800 on call 31 October - 1 November 2026 | 0800 - 2000 3 - 5 November 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call 23 November 2026 | 0800 - 1700 24 - 25 November 2026 | 0800 - 1700 and 0800 - 2000 15 - 17 December 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Masterton, North Island NZ

19 Oct 2026 ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 23 October 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 16 - 27 November 2026 Position Details: 1 or 2 24hr on call days/nights Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Taumarunui, North Island NZ

05 Oct 2026 ~ 05 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for 5 October 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2000

$344 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Tokoroa, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 20 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 14 September 2026 | 1400 - 2230 19 September 2026 | 1200 - 2230 3 October 2026 | 2200 - 0830 4 October 2026 | 1200 - 2230 7 - 8 October 2026 | 1400 - 2230 9 October 2026 | 0800 - 1800 10 - 11 October 2026 | 1200 - 2230 19 - 20 October 2026 | 0800 - 1800 Position Details: Rates as below: Rate til 30 Sept $375 p/h for all hours Daytime rate 0800-1900 Monday to Friday - $343.75 per hour Night (1900-0800), weekend, and Public Holiday rate - $375 per hour

$344 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Radiology

Dunedin, South Island NZ

05 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for the weeks of 5 and 12 October 2026.

Position Details: IR Radiologist Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,800 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Paediatrics

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 31 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Senior House Officer or Registrars Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$75 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 8 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Day cover (duty / clinic / theatre) + on calls Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Medicine

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 6 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a General Medicine Registrar to permanently join their team at a public hospital in North Island of New Zealand.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Position Details: Ideally PGY4 or above.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Hawera, South Island NZ

01 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required from December 2026 - ongoing.

Position Details: Start date and cover period are flexible.

ED-specific role with a rural focus Permanent night shifts would be preferred, but open to a rotating roster.

$260 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Christchurch, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required from 14 September - 18 October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Thames, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 20 Nov 2026

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 - 12 September 2026 22 September 2026 26 - 27 September 2026 29 - 30 September 2026 3 - 5 October 2026 9 - 10 October 2026 19 - 20 October 2026 23 October 2026 25 - 27 October 2026 4 - 5 November 2026 20 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days, afternoons, evenings, and nights ED Shifts Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$260 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 8 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Any locum availability considered.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Radiology

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 8 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Any availability considered.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,800 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 18 - 20 September 2026 25 - 26 September 2026 29 September - 4 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 31 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1600 and 0800 - 0800 on call on some shifts.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Timaru, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 06 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 September 2026 18 September 2026 21 - 23 September 2026 25 September 2026 29 September 2026 2 October 2026 5 October 2026 8 - 9 October 2026 30 October 2026 4 November 2026 6 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1630 and 1500 - 2330 ED SMO / Consultant Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$200 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Invercargill, South Island NZ

21 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Dec 2026

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 - 25 September 2026 28 - 30 September 2026 19 October - 18 November 2026 27 - 29 November 2026 26 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1600, 1500 - 2300, 0800 - 2030, and 2230 - 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 per dayBase 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?