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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: How do you become an RMO in Australia?

To become an RMO in Australia, you must complete your bachelor's degree in medicine and then successfully complete a one-year internship. It is essential to obtain APHRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registration to work as an RMO. This registration ensures that you meet the necessary professional standards and qualifications required to provide high-quality healthcare as a Junior Doctor in Australia.

Q: What is a Resident Medical Officer in Australia?

A Resident Medical Officer or RMO in Australia is a doctor in their second postgraduate year (PGY-2). They gain invaluable clinical experience by working in public hospitals under the guidance of senior medical specialists. RMOs play a crucial role in patient care and contribute to the overall functioning of the healthcare system.

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Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

05 Sep 2026 ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted 2 hours ago

$260 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Taupo, North Island NZ

17 Sep 2026 ~ 22 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 17 September 2026 28 September 2026 30 September - 1 October 2026 5 October 2026 17 October 2026 19 - 21 October 2026 24 - 26 October 2026 31 October - 2 November 2026 4 - 6 November 2026 8 November 2026 14 - 17 November 2026 19 - 22 November 2026 Position Details: These are ED shifts.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation included.

$260 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Oamaru, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 15 August – ED Evening shift – 1600-2100 with On Call 21-23 August – ED Evening shift and On Call – 1600-2100 24-25 August – ED Night Shift – 2000-0815 24-25 August – ED Evening Only – 1600-2100 26-28 August – ED Evening shift and On Call – 1600-2100 29 August – ED Day Shift – 0800-1615 4-5 September – ED Night Shift – 2000-0815 7 September – Swing Shift – 1215-2015 7-9 September – ED Night Shift – 2000-0815 10-12 September – ED Evening Shift and On Call – 1600-2100 13 September – ED Day Shift – 0800-1615 16 September – ED Day Shift – 0800-1615 21-25 September – Ward Shift – 0800-1715 24 September – ED Evening Shift and On Call – 1600-2100 25-27 September – ED Night Shift – 2000-0815 26-27 September – ED Evening Shift and On Call – 1600-2100 Position Details: ED Shifts Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$200 per hourBase salary

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SMO/MOSS - Rural Hospital Medicine

Balclutha, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 24 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 11 - 13 August 2026 19 - 21 August 2026 24 August 2026 Position Details: Rural MOSS Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$180 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Dargaville, North Island NZ

19 Oct 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027

Posted 8 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 23 October 2026 26 - 30 October 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 15 - 18 December 2026 28 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 11 - 15 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of day and night on call shifts.

Covering: Wards.

Can accept urgent care doctors or rural specialists.

$260 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Greymouth, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 27 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 30 July - 2 August 2026 5 - 7 August 2026 16 August 2026 21 - 23 August 2026 28 August 2026 4 September 2026 11 September 2026 21 September 2026 23 September 2026 25 - 27 September 2026 8 October 2026 16 October 2026 26 October 2026 29 October - 1 November 2026 4 November 2026 6 November 2026 12 November 2026 20 November 2026 18 December 2026 25 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts This is for the Mawhera Greymouth Emergency Department.

$260 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Kaitaia, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Apr 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from July 2026 – April 2027.

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

$200 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Thames, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 3 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

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Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Taupo, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 9 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is February 2026.

$90,000 ~ $120,000Base salary

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Registrar - Rural Hospital Medicine

Taupo, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 9 months ago

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

The ideal start date for this position is February 2026.

$90,000 ~ $120,000Base salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Rotorua, North Island NZ

Available from 19 Jul 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Senior House Officer – Emergency Medicine Location: Rotorua, New Zealand Employment Type: Fixed Term | 6 months | 2 FTE Start Date: 19 July 2027 Salary: NZD $90,000 - $150,000 p.a.

About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for Senior House Officers to join a busy Emergency Department in Rotorua.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess and manage a wide range of acute presentations, participate in emergency and resuscitation care, and collaborate with experienced medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.

$90,000 ~ $150,000Base salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Rotorua, North Island NZ

Available from 18 Jan 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Senior House Officer – Emergency Medicine Location: Rotorua, New Zealand Employment Type: Fixed Term | 6 months to 1 year Start Date: 18 January 2027 Salary: NZD $90,000 - $150,000 p.a.

About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Senior House Officer to join a busy Emergency Department in Rotorua.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess and manage acute presentations, participate in emergency and resuscitation care, and collaborate closely with senior clinicians, nursing staff, and allied health professionals.

$90,000 ~ $150,000Base salary

Locum

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 25 - 30 August 2026 4 November 2026 7 - 8 November 2026 13 November 2026 9 - 10 December 2026 16 - 18 December 2026 13 - 14 January 2027 25 January 2027 29 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts, including day, evening, and nights Multiple shifts available on some dates Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

New Plymouth, North Island NZ

28 Sep 2026 ~ 09 Nov 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 - 29 September 2026 5 - 6 October 2026 9 - 11 October 2026 13 October 2026 16 - 18 October 2026 21 - 22 October 2026 24 - 25 October 2026 5 - 8 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0900 - 1900, 1230 - 2230, 1400 - 2400 and 2200 - 0800 Senior House Office Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$75 per hourBase salary

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Hamilton, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 05 Sep 2026

Posted 13 days ago

$75 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 18 October 2026.

Position Details: SHO Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$75 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Radiology

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Oct 2026

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 18 October 2026.

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 21 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - September 2026.

Position Details: House Officer Any availability from now - or longer.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$75 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 11 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

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$75 per hourBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 11 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

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

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Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 15 Oct 2026

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Locum cover is required ASAP - Mid October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$75 per hourBase salary

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NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

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$75 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Waikanae, North Island NZ

Available from 05 Oct 2026

Posted an hour ago

General Practitioner | Kapiti Coast, New Zealand Join a friendly, supportive, and innovative primary care team in the heart of Waikanae on the stunning Kapiti Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a General Practitioner eeking a rewarding role within a well-established, Cornerstone-accredited practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

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Swanson, North Island NZ

11 Sep 2026 ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 3 hours ago

GP Locum required: Fridays only Mid September to 18 December 2026 8 am to 5 pm Indici experience required.

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Invercargill, South Island NZ

07 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 7 - 25 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ

02 Sep 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 6 September 2026 18 - 20 September 2026 25 - 26 September 2026 29 September - 4 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 31 October 2026 2 - 13 November 2026 23 - 29 November 2026 14 - 19 December 2026 24 December 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

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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ

29 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026

Posted 4 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 September - 2 October 2026 27 October - 2 November 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Timaru, South Island NZ

07 Sep 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 7 September - 24 December 2026.

Position Details: Long-term locum to be considered.

On call work included.

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NOW ~ 18 Sep 2026

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required from 31 August - 18 September 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 11 Sep 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from ASAP - 11 September 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from ASAP - ongoing.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Whangarei, North Island NZ

10 Oct 2026 ~ 06 Dec 2026

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Locum cover is required for: 10 - 26 October 2026 21 November - 6 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various Medical acute and out of hour shifts Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Taupo, North Island NZ

09 Sep 2026 ~ 13 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 9 September 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Ward shifts or Rural Registrar Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Taupo, North Island NZ

21 Sep 2026 ~ 15 Nov 2026

Posted 4 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 September 2026 23 September 2 - 4 October 2026 6 - 11 October 2026 13 - 16 October 2026 19 - 21 October 2026 26 - 30 October 2026 2 - 3 November 2026 6 - 15 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1800 and 1300 - 2300 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Nelson, South Island NZ

Available from 25 Jan 2027

Posted 4 days ago

Are you an Ophthalmologist looking for a permanent full time (80 hours a fortnight) About the Role You'll provide a full range of ophthalmology services, including outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, acute ophthalmology care, and participation in the on-call roster shared across the region.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmic care and contribute to the continued development of our regional service.

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$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 27 Sep 2026

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - 27 September 2026.

Position Details: ED Senior Medical Officer or could also be an ED MOSS.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$200 per hourBase salary

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Registrar - Medicine

Rotorua, North Island NZ

Available from 02 Aug 2027

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Medicine Registrar Location: Rotorua, New Zealand Employment Type: Fixed Term | 6 months Start Date: 2 August 2027 Salary: NZD $90,000 - $150,000 p.a.

About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Medicine Registrar to join a supportive General Medicine team in Rotorua.

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Registrar - Medicine

Rotorua, North Island NZ

Available from 02 Jan 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Medicine Registrar Location: Rotorua, New Zealand Employment Type: Fixed Term | 6 months to 1 year Start Date: 2 January 2027 Salary: NZD $90,000 - $150,000 p.a.

About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Medicine Registrar to join a supportive General Medicine team in Rotorua.

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$90,000 ~ $150,000Base salary

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Registrar - Surgery

Wellington, North Island NZ

24 Dec 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027

Posted 6 days ago

Locum cover is required from 24 December 2026 - 15 January 2027.

Position Details: Junior Registrar Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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