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SMO/MOSSGeneral Practice (GP) 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: What is an SMO in Australia?

A Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO or SMO) is a Senior Medical Officer in their fifth or sixth post-graduate year ( PGY - 3/4) of clinical training.

Q: How much does an SMO earn in Australia?

A Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO or SMO) has a salary range of $150,000 - $300,000 in Australia. As a locum doctor they can earn $2000 –$3900 per day

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Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Waikanae, North Island NZ

Available from 05 Oct 2026

Posted 13 days 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.

What’s on offer: Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle Negotiable remuneration package No after-hours or on-call commitments Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Modern, quality-focused practice environment Located just north of Wellington, Waikanae offers an enviable coastal lifestyle, vibrant community, beautiful beaches, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Swanson, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 14 days ago

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

$650 per sessionBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Waikanae, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 20 days ago

Locum cover is required from August 2026 for 6-12 months Position Details: 4-8 Sessions per week | 12 patients per session | 15 min appointments $150 per hour Indici PMS 4000 enrolled patients | semi-rural Travel and accommodation negotiable

$150 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Swanson, North Island NZ

04 Jan 2027 ~ 26 Feb 2027

Posted 21 days ago

Our client is looking for ongoing locum cover to cover a medical absence.

January and February 2027 – any dates within these are fine.

Ideally, a minimum of 6-8 sessions a week Indici | 8400 patients No travel or accommodation

$650 per sessionBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Cromwell, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

General Practitioner | Cromwell, Central Otago Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while working in a supportive, well-established medical centre in the heart of Central Otago.

Our client is seeking a General Practitioner to join a large, thriving practice in Cromwell, offering excellent clinical support, modern systems, and a strong focus on team collaboration and patient care.

New doctors benefit from a comprehensive onsite induction programme, ongoing professional development opportunities, and regular full-team meetings.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Picton, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

General Practitioner | Stunning Marlborough Sounds Lifestyle | Picton, New Zealand Looking for a rewarding GP role where you can enjoy a true work-life balance while practising in one of New Zealand's most picturesque locations?

Join a modern, well-established medical centre in Picton, a vibrant coastal community at the gateway to the world-famous Marlborough Sounds.

Operating from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility, this practice offers the perfect combination of professional support, modern technology, and an exceptional lifestyle.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Auckland, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

General Practitioner | Clendon Medical Centre | South Auckland Make a real difference in a diverse, community-focused practice while enjoying the support of an experienced and collaborative team.

Our client is looking for a GP to join a busy, whānau-centred practice located in the heart of Clendon, South Auckland, just 30 minutes from Auckland CBD.

As a VLCA (Very Low Cost Access) provider, they are committed to improving health outcomes and ensuring accessible healthcare for a vibrant and multicultural community.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Auckland, North Island NZ

18 Jan 2027 ~ 07 Mar 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from Late January - 1st week of March 2027.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Auckland, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted a month ago

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Research company based in Auckland.

They have a number of positions coming up due to a busy period of Phase 1 trial screening and dosing over the coming 6 months.

Please get in touch if you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity: Ideally seeking doctors with Phase 1 clinical research experience, however, will consider doctors with no clinical research experience if you have a strong interest in the area.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Picton, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026

Posted 2 months ago

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

Position Details: Experienced GP 2yrs min qualified.

8-10 Sessions per week.

$700 per sessionBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Westport, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | Westport, New Zealand Enjoy a rewarding rural GP career on New Zealand's stunning West Coast.

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a supportive and experienced healthcare team in Westport, a vibrant coastal town surrounded by rainforests, rugged coastlines, and some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery.

This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Franz Josef Glacier, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | South Westland, New Zealand Looking for a rewarding rural GP role with an incredible lifestyle to match?

An exciting opportunity is available to join South Westland Area Practice, serving approximately 1,600 enrolled patients across five clinics from Hari Hari to Haast on New Zealand's spectacular West Coast.

Working alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner and highly skilled Rural Nurse Specialists, you'll enjoy a broad scope of practice, caring for both local residents and the many visitors who travel through this stunning region each year.

Available on applicationBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

North Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for September 2026.

Position Details: Any sessions, ideally 8 per week but can be flexible.

No on-call.

$600 per sessionBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Ōpōtiki, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | Taranaki, New Zealand Make a real difference while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle.

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a well-established, multidisciplinary primary care organisation in beautiful Taranaki.

With flexible FTE options available, this role offers the chance to deliver meaningful, patient-centred care while enjoying one of New Zealand's most scenic regions.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Havelock, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | Marlborough, New Zealand Join a thriving, patient-focused practice in one of New Zealand's most sought-after lifestyle destinations.

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a well-established medical centre in sunny Marlborough.

With more than 7,300 enrolled patients, a strong multidisciplinary team, and a reputation for delivering high-quality community care, this is an ideal role for a GP seeking both professional satisfaction and an outstanding lifestyle.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Blenheim, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

General Practitioner | Blenheim, Marlborough Escape the city and enjoy an outstanding lifestyle in one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions while practising high-quality, community-focused medicine.

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a modern, rapidly growing practice in Blenheim.

With a strong focus on patient care, teamwork, and innovation, this role offers the chance to become part of a supportive and collaborative clinical environment while helping shape the future of an expanding practice.

Available on applicationBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Taranaki, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Medical GP Specialist to permanently join their team at a GP clinic in the North Island of New Zealand.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Details: Work across our three practices in the Taranaki region 5,872 patients enrolled across the three practices A minimum of 8/10 sessions however hours are negotiable for the right candidate Indici PMS Foundation standard accredited Friendly, supportive and close-knit practice Mix of semi-rural or city living Modern centre supported by a large practice team of clinicians and administrators Flexibility to allow for work/life balance Taranaki boasts some of the best surf beaches and a wonderful environment for those that enjoy outdoor activities, spend the morning surfing and the afternoon climbing a mountain.

Available on applicationBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

New Plymouth, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Medical GP Specialist to permanently join their team at a GP clinic in the North Island of New Zealand.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Details: Permanent position with flexible working hours tailored to your needs.

$180,000 ~ $250,000Base salary

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Masterton, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a General Practitioner (GP) to permanently join their primary healthcare service from as soon as possible through to January 2027.

Ideally available for: • 8 – 10 sessions per week Additional skills in the following areas would be highly valued (but not essential): • Women’s health • Insertion and removal of IUDs • Competitive salary package –also very happy to build the package with the right candidate.

Based in the stunning Wairarapa, this role offers the best of both worlds: a rewarding clinical career combined with an outstanding lifestyle.

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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Auckland, North Island NZ

17 Dec 2026 ~ 22 Jan 2027

Posted 3 months ago

Locum cover is required from 17 December 2026 - 22 January 2027.

Position Details: Shift times: Expect 0800 - 1700 or 0830 - 1730 Requirement is for weekdays; if keen, can pick weekend shifts Medtech evolution Rate: Weekdays $175+gst | Weekend $195+gst

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SMO/MOSS - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ

Available from 15 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Permanent General Surgeon with Upper GI & Colonoscopy Capability 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight) Be part of something special: supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after regions.

About the Role As a key member of our General Surgery team, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality care.

Working in a collaborative and well-respected team, you will contribute to both planned care and acute services, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base 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 - Surgery

Gisborne, North Island NZ

15 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 8 hours ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ

12 Oct 2026 ~ 20 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 12 October - 20 November 2026.

Position Details: In-person Psychiatrist covering inpatient mental health ward.

Benefits: Accommodation and hospital pool car available.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

23 Oct 2026 ~ 26 Oct 2026

Posted 14 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 23 - 26 October 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Tauranga, North Island NZ

21 Dec 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 14 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 21 December 2026 - 8 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$200 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Urgent Care

Dunedin, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 29 Sep 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 14 September 2026 16 - 21 September 2026 23 September 2026 25 - 29 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Mostly evenings and weekends, but the odd weekday as well.

$90 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Whangarei, North Island NZ

23 Nov 2026 ~ 14 May 2027

Posted 16 hours ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 - 27 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 2 - 8 January 2027 11 - 15 January 2027 6 - 26 February 2027 20 March - 9 April 2027 1 - 14 May 2027 Position Details: Covering: Inpatient (post-acute) and on call.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Whanganui, North Island NZ

23 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Jul 2027

Posted 16 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 23 November 2026 - July 2027.

Position Details: Can also consider fixed term role starting from November 2026 to July 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Whanganui, North Island NZ

09 Nov 2026 ~ 20 Nov 2026

Posted 16 hours ago

Locum cover is required from 9 - 20 November 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Masterton, North Island NZ

12 Oct 2026 ~ 11 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 12 - 16 October 2026 27 - 30 October 2026 8 November 2026 | on call 0800 - 0800 Monday and post take to 1200 9 - 13 November 2026 16 - 22 November 2026 | Friday and Saturday on call and post take to 1200 on Sunday.

22 November 2026 | on call 0800 - 0800 Monday and post take to 1200 23 - 27 November 2026 21 December 2026 - 11 January 2027 Position Details: Masterton would prefer consistency so Monday to Friday 0800-1700 with one 24hr on call each week, and the possibility of picking up a weekend from time to time but not a requirement.

If you are available for only a day or two each week they are still happy to consider this.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

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

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Registrar - Anaesthetics

Invercargill, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 25 days 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 4 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 4 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 4 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Radiology

Dunedin, South Island NZ

05 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026

Posted 4 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 a month 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 a month 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

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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.

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