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NewLocum

Resident Medical Officer - Paediatrics

Invercargill, South Island NZ
02 Nov 2026 ~ 27 Dec 2026
Posted an hour ago
Locum cover is required for: 2 - 6 November 2026 9 - 18 November 2026 26 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1600 weekdays and 0800 - 2030 weekends Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Invercargill, South Island NZ
30 Oct 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 18 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 30 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 16 November - 4 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 25 December 2026 29 - 31 December 2026 4 - 7 January 2027 11 - 29 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days and nights Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 27 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 27 October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 daily (can also include long days) Orthopaedic RMO  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$75 per hourBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - Rheumatology

Timaru, South Island NZ
18 Dec 2026 ~ 18 Mar 2027
Posted 4 hours ago
Locum cover is required from 18 December 2026 - ongoing.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$1,500 per dayBase salary

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Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Invercargill, South Island NZ
18 Jan 2027 ~ 24 Jan 2027
Posted 4 hours ago
Locum cover is required for: 18 - 19 January 2027 | 0800 - 1600 20 January 2027 | 0800 - 2100 21 - 22 January 2027 | 0800 - 1600 23 - 24 January 2027 | 0800 - 2100 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Timaru, South Island NZ
24 Oct 2026 ~ 25 Oct 2026
Posted 4 days ago
Locum cover is required from 24 - 25 October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 1100 - 2000 ED Reg/MOSS Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Invercargill, South Island NZ
24 Oct 2026 ~ 25 Oct 2026
Posted 17 days ago
Locum cover is required from 24 - 25 October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2100 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Timaru, South Island NZ
24 Oct 2026 ~ 25 Oct 2026
Posted 4 days ago
Locum cover is required from 24 - 25 October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2200 House Officer Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Timaru, South Island NZ
24 Oct 2026 ~ 26 Oct 2026
Posted 4 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 24 October 2026 | 0800 - 1600 26 October 2026 | 0800 - 2200 Position Details: House Officer Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 19 - 23 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 16 - 20 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 11 - 15 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - Clinic / Family Medicine

Blenheim, South Island NZ
01 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required for 29 December to 29 January 2027.
Position Details: 8 Sessions per week Tuesday to Friday Domestic travel.
Family accommodation available by negotiation MedTech Evolution Omaka Medical Centre is a modern, well-supported general practice with a strong multidisciplinary team, a stable patient base of 6,300, and a genuinely collegial culture.
$650 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Urgent Care

Greymouth, South Island NZ
14 Dec 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 11 days ago
Locum cover is required from 14 December 2026 - 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2000
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Blenheim, South Island NZ
04 Dec 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 0800 Friday 4 Dec to 0800 Monday 7 Dec 2026 0800 Wednesday 9 Dec to 0800 Thursday 10 Dec 2026 (could be combined with the weekend) 0800 Wednesday 16 Dec to 0800 Thursday 17 Dec 2026 0800 Wednesday 23 Dec to 0800 Thursday 24 Dec 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 11 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP to end of year.
Position Details: Short- or long-term engagements considered.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Palmerston North, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 12 Apr 2027
Posted 11 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP for the next 6 months.
Position Details: Ideally looking for someone who may be interested in a longer-term placement of 6 to 12 months.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - Medical Oncology

Timaru, South Island NZ
27 Oct 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 27 October - 2 November 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Timaru, South Island NZ
02 Nov 2026 ~ 30 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 2 - 8 November 2026 1700 27 November - 0800 - 30 November 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 25 Dec 2026
Posted 15 days ago
Locum cover is required for an immediate start until Christmas.
Position Details: On-call work available.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026
Posted 14 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 27 - 31 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 On-call on some shifts from 0800 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
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Frequently asked questions about doctor jobs in South Island

Common questions from doctors searching for their next role in South Island.

To become an RMO in Australia, you'll first obtain a medical degree. Then, apply for a hospital internship. Post-internship, you can apply for RMO positions. RMO roles offer clinical exposure and further training. Always check with state health departments and the AMC for specific requirements. Additionally, gaining experience through internships and networking with medical professionals can enhance your chances of securing an RMO position.