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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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88 Registrar jobs found

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

24 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 24 October 2026 28 October 2026 30 October - 1 November 2026 7 November 2026 9 - 10 November 2026 14 - 16 November 2026 18 - 19 November 2026 21 - 22 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 December 2026 16 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Urgent Care

Hamilton, North Island NZ

12 Nov 2026 ~ 13 Nov 2026

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required from 12 - 13 November 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 1400 - 2400

Available on applicationBase salary

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Registrar - Surgery

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

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Registrar - Paediatrics

Palmerston North, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 17 Jan 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required from 12 October 2026 - 17 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Whangarei, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 6 days ago

ED Registrar – Emergency Medicine Location: Te Tai Tokerau Northland, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent, full-time Start Date: ASAP through 2026, or 1 February 2027 for the start of Run 1 Salary: In accordance with the applicable collective agreement and experience About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for ED Registrars to join a busy Emergency Department in Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

The role offers broad exposure to emergency presentations while working within a supportive clinical team.

Positions are available for doctors who can commence as soon as possible or at any point during 2026, with further opportunities commencing 1 February 2027 for Run 1.

Available on applicationBase salary

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Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Wellington, North Island NZ

07 Nov 2026 ~ 25 Jan 2027

Posted 10 days ago

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Ophthalmology

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted 21 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

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Registrar - Surgery

Tauranga, North Island NZ

03 Dec 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 3 December 2026 - 8 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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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

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Registrar - Surgery

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 9 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

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Registrar - Medicine

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

29 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 October - 2 November 2026 5 - 9 November 2026 12 - 16 November 2026 23 - 29 November 2026 3 - 13 December 2026 17 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: a mix of 0800 - 1630 and 0800 - 1800 Ward shifts

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Intensive Care Medicine

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

16 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 11 days ago

Locum cover is required from 16 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Day or night shifts, depending on experience.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Wellington, North Island NZ

21 Dec 2026 ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted 13 days ago

Locum cover is required from 21 December 202 - 10 January 2027.

Position Details: Full time cover Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Medicine

Palmerston North, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Feb 2027

Posted 14 days ago

Medical Registrar role January 2027 start date PGY3 Full support with registration provided

$90,000 ~ $140,000Base salary

Permanent

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Palmerston North, North Island NZ

Available from 01 Feb 2027

Posted 14 days ago

O&G Registrar role January 2027 start date PGY3 Full support with registration provided

$90,000 ~ $140,000Base salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Gisborne, North Island NZ

06 Nov 2026 ~ 25 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 6 – 8 November 2026 | Nights 2230 – 0830 23 – 26 November 2026 | Evenings 1530 – 2330 and Nights 2230 – 0830 5 – 6 December 2026 | Weekend/Evening 0800 – 2300 21 – 24 December 2026 | Evenings 1530 – 2330 and Nights 2230 – 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Gisborne, North Island NZ

02 Nov 2026 ~ 25 Dec 2026

Posted 17 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 – 6 November 2026 | 1530 – 2330 6 – 8 November 2026 | 2230 – 0830 13 – 15 November 2026 | 2230 – 0830 21 – 24 December 2026 | 2230 – 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 20 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine

Thames, North Island NZ

05 Jan 2027 ~ 22 Jan 2027

Posted 18 days ago

Locum cover is required from 5 - 22 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

New Plymouth, North Island NZ

01 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 19 days ago

Locum cover is required from December 2026 - February 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar doctors we've placed across North Island — from first locum shift to permanent post.

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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

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

Peter Clements

Registrar, Emergency Medicine

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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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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?