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Q: Can I work in New Zealand?

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.

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 other locations in New Zealand do you cover?

We have locum and permanent positions all over Australia and New Zealand, and every day we help doctors find the lifestyles or career goals they have been seeking. You can check out some of our other location pages here: Auckland, Queenstown, Taranaki, Southland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Australia. If you are interested in finding a new locum or permanent position in one of these regions the best thing to do is get in touch with our team and let them know which region you are looking to work in.

Q: 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.

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331 Specialist Consultant jobs found

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

Allenton, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details Face-to-face and telehealth considered MedTech Evolution Benefits: Travel and accommodation negotiable.

$650 per sessionBase salary

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

Timaru, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details Face-to-face only MedTech Evolution Benefits: Accommodation available.

$650 per sessionBase salary

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

Cromwell, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details Face to face or telehealth MyPractice PMS until middle of October then MedTech Evolution Benefits: Travel and accommodation negotiable.

$650 per sessionBase salary

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

Auckland, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details Face-to-face only MedTech Evolution Benefits: Travel and accommodation negotiable.

$650 per sessionBase salary

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

Rangiora, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details Face-to-face only Canterbury-based only MedTech Evolution

$650 per sessionBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Invercargill, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Apr 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 11 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 16 November - 18 December 2026 18 December 2026 onwards Position Details: Southland Hospital are seeking long term, onsite cover for their inpatient unit.

Due to a longer term locum finishing up and a retiring Psychiatrist they are going to have urgent needs which has meant they are needing committed cover options from July 2026 to April 2027.

With this in mind they have the opportunity to review candidates with good availability (this needs to be periods of months rather than weeks) and seek approval for increased rates.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from ASAP - December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - Cardiology

Masterton, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Masterton Hospital are seeking Cardiology cover whilst one of their Physicians is on sabbatical from ASAP to Friday 27 November.

Their ideal is a mix of General Medicine and Cardiology, however are open to sole Cardiology cover - this would ideally be 1-2 weeks per month.

The weekly cardiology duties are as follows: Triaging referrals – 3-4 hours per week (using RMS lite) Echo reporting – most weeks 24 studies, very occasionally an extra one or two (using Synapse, reporting platform), 15 min per study, so about 6 hours a week Holter reporting – 30 min max per week (using Sentinel, the reporting platform) Clinics – 2 per week, usually 8 patients.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Nelson, South Island NZ

Available from 05 Apr 2027

Posted 2 months ago

About the Role As an Orthopaedic Specialist, you will provide patient-centred care across consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for both trauma and elective cases.

You will perform surgical procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and participate in the on-call roster, managing acute orthopaedic emergencies.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver individualised care plans, contribute to quality improvement, and provide teaching and mentorship to junior doctors, medical students, and the wider MDT.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

New Plymouth, North Island NZ

01 Jan 2027 ~ 10 Oct 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: All of January 2027 3 - 18 July 2027 25 September -10 October 2027 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - Neurology

Palmerston North, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 2 months ago

Neurologist – General Neurology Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive package + benefits International candidates can be considered About the Role Join a collaborative multidisciplinary service providing inpatient and outpatient neurology care.

Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, acute neurology support, clinical leadership, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.

Supportive specialist team and modern facilities.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Wellington, North Island NZ

04 Dec 2026 ~ 30 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 4 - 30 December 2026.

Position Details: Crisis team cover Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Geriatric

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 21 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 16 October 2026 – 26 March 2027.

Position Details: General CAMHS and CL 0.7FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 26 March 2027.

Position Details: Covering: Central Regional Eating Disorders Service (CREDS) 0.5FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from October 2026 - January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 26 March 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Wellington, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 13 Apr 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required for: 10 - 14 October 2026 15 March - 13 April 2027 Position Details: Crisis team cover Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - Rheumatology

Nelson, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - until the end of the year.

Position Details: No on-call.

Predominantly clinics with some inpatient work.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Gisborne, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - end of January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$200 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant, General Medicine/Physician

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“Very good agency, helpful, supportive and friendly. Very good girls, very supportive, when there were problems and hold ups they helped me get through it. ”

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Specialist Consultant, Psychiatry

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How do you become a Specialist Consultant in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, Specialist Consultants are senior doctors that have completed full medical training in a specialised area of medicine. You will need to complete your medical degree, register with MCNZ, and complete your medical training levels PGY 2-5.

Can I work in New Zealand?

Where is the work in New Zealand?

What paperwork will I need to apply for roles?

What other locations in New Zealand do you cover?

What is a registrar doctor NZ?