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Q: Is a registrar the same as a resident?

No, the resident or RMO is based on the ward and is usually the doctor you will see most often. These doctors are at PGY-2 level of training. The registrar is the ward's senior doctor and is typically contactable on-site, these doctors are in PGY-5 level of training.

Q: How much do junior doctors make?

A junior doctor, or resident medical officer's, salary often varies depending on where they are located and whether they are doing permanent or locum work. Find out how much you can earn as a junior doctor in Australia or New Zealand.

Q: Am I eligible to apply for a Registrar position?

To apply for a registrar position you must hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). If you want to find out if you are eligible please contact us and one of our team will help you check your eligibility ahead of making an application. .

Q: What is the difference between a registrar and a doctor?

A registrar refers to the level of post a doctor holds when undertaking their vocational training programme. Depending on experience, a doctor may be eligible to work as a registrar in PGY-5

Q: How much does a registrar make in NZ?

A doctor’s salary depends on several factors: grade, experience, the number of hours worked, location, and the type of work. A junior doctor, or resident medical officer's, salary often varies depending on where they are located and whether they are doing permanent or locum work, however, registrars typically earn between NZD $90,000 - $230,000 per year in 2025.

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83 Registrar jobs found

NewPermanent

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Masterton, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted an hour ago

General Medicine Registrar – Rural Hospital Medicine Location: Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (2027) Salary: As per applicable MECA About the Role Join a supportive and collegial General Medicine team in Masterton, providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population across a broad range of acute and general medical conditions.

This role offers excellent exposure to rural medicine, with opportunities to develop clinical decision-making, procedural skills, and confidence in managing patients across the inpatient setting.

You will work closely with experienced Physicians, Registrars, House Officers, and multidisciplinary teams, benefiting from strong supervision and teaching in a learning-focused environment.

Available on applicationBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Wellington, North Island NZ

18 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 8 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 18 - 31 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ

04 Nov 2026 ~ 25 Dec 2026

Posted 9 hours ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 25 December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Registrar - Paediatrics

Tauranga, North Island NZ

09 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted a day ago

Locum cover is required for: 9 November 2026 11 November 2026 15 November 2026 23 - 27 November 2026 4 - 6 December 2026 12 - 13 December 2026 20 December 2026 28 December 2026 6 January 2027 8 January 2027 12 January 2027 16 - 21 January 2027 30 - 31 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Various Registrar preferred, but SHO considered Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ

13 Nov 2026 ~ 16 Nov 2026

Posted 4 days ago

Locum cover is required from 13 - 15 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800-1700 plus on-call till 0800 16 November Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Gisborne, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 5 days ago

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Nov 2026

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 3 - 8 November 2026 16 - 18 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Nights Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$115 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Whanganui, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP – February 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 21 Jan 2027

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 20 October 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 5 - 6 December 2026 14 - 17 December 2026 2 - 3 January 2027 15 - 21 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of AM, PM, and nights Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Ophthalmology

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP until the end of November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 | Monday - Friday Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 5 November 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 23 - 29 November 2026 3 - 4 December 2026 8 - 13 December 2026 17 - 24 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 Ward shifts

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 October - 1 November 2026 7 November 2026 9 - 10 November 2026 14 - 16 November 2026 21 November 2026 24 November 2026 1 - 6 December 2026 8 - 20 December 2026 22 - 28 December 2026 30 December 2026 2 - 6 January 2027 11 - 14 January 2026 16 - 31 January 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Auckland, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Dec 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Medical Registrar Location: Wellington Site, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Salary: Competitive remuneration package Commencement: December Start About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Medical Registrar to join a growing Clinical Research team based at the Wellington site.

This permanent part-time position (0.5 FTE) offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research while maintaining a patient-focused approach to care.

Working alongside experienced researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams, you will support the delivery of clinical research projects and trials, undertake participant assessments, contribute to data collection and protocol compliance, and assist in ensuring high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Tauranga, North Island NZ

14 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 14 December 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Paediatrics

Rotorua, North Island NZ

18 Jan 2027 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 15 days ago

Locum cover is required from 18 - 29 January 2027.

Position Details: $120p/hr for 0800 - 2200 and $180p/hr for 2200 - 0800 Senior Registrar Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$120 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - January 2027.

Position Details: Relief run, including after-hours roster.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

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

Registrar - Ophthalmology

Whangarei, North Island NZ

01 Dec 2026 ~ 01 Feb 2027

Posted 20 days ago

Locum cover is required from 1 - 28 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 – 1700 weekdays On-call shifts: 1630 Friday 4, Sat 5 and Sun 6 December to 0800 Monday 7 Dec 1630 Friday 25, Sat 26 and Sunday 27 Dec to 0800 Monday 28 Dec 1630 Friday 8, Sat 9, Sunday 10 January to 0800 Monday 11 Jan 1630 Friday 22, Sat 23, Sun 24 January to 0800 Monday 25 January 1630 Friday 29, Sat 30, Sun 31 January, Monday 1 February to 0800 Monday Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - Haematology

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 19 Jan 2027

Posted 20 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 04 Nov 2026

Posted 20 days ago

Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 16 October 2026 28 October - 3 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various Medical acute and out-of-hours shifts Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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★★★★★

“Friendly helpful staff who try to fit in with your working needs. Excellent company. I probably should have done it when I was younger rather than spend many years at the one hospital. ”

Peter Clements

Registrar, Emergency Medicine

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“Hassle free sign up, excellent recruitment agents, good range of regular work available.”

Charitha Siriwardena

Registrar, Surgery

★★★★★

“Efficient friendly staff. Enormous number of placements made available.”

Peter Clements

Registrar, Emergency Medicine

★★★★★

“Friendly helpful staff who try to fit in with your working needs. Excellent company. I probably should have done it when I was younger rather than spend many years at the one hospital. ”

Peter Clements

Registrar, Emergency Medicine

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What is a registrar doctor NZ?

A registrar doctor in AU or NZ is a medical practitioner who is undertaking an accredited course of study leading to a higher medical qualification. Medical students move to registers in PGY-5.

Is a registrar the same as a resident?

How much do junior doctors make?

Am I eligible to apply for a Registrar position?

What is the difference between a registrar and a doctor?

How much does a registrar make in NZ?