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Surgery 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 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.

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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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Greymouth, South Island NZ

06 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Feb 2027

Posted 3 days ago

Locum cover is required for: Weekend call cover: 2026 8am Friday 6 November to 8am Monday 9 November 8am Friday 13 November to 8am Monday 16 November 8am Friday 27 November to 8am Monday 29 November or Tuesday 1 December (flex here) 2027 8am Friday 8 January to 8am Monday 11 January 8am Friday 15 January to 8am Monday 18 January 8am Friday 12 February to 8am Monday 15 February Weekday cover: 2026 Monday 21 December to Thursday 24 December 2027 Tuesday 5 January to Friday 8 January Monday 11 January to Thursday 14 January 8am Monday 18 January to 8am Friday 22 January 8am Monday 25 January to Friday 29 January Position Details: General Surgery Consultant $2000 per day $4500 weekend on call flat rate Longer-term locum opportunities may also be available in 2027 for interested candidates.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Whanganui, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 4 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP – February 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Whangarei, North Island NZ

Available from 26 Apr 2027

Posted 4 days ago

Join a thriving Orthopaedic Service and make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We are seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Consultant to join a well-established department, working alongside a highly skilled team of Senior Consultants, Registrars, and House Officers.

This diverse role offers a mix of acute and elective work, including operating, ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and participation in the SMO on-call roster.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Timaru, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 October 2026 2 November 2026 9 November 2026 25 - 29 November 2026 24 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 Position Details: On-call work available.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Timaru, South Island NZ

06 Nov 2026 ~ 08 Nov 2026

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required from 6 - 8 November 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Dunedin, South Island NZ

09 Nov 2026 ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required from 9 November - 18 December 2026.

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

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Dunedin, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027

Posted 14 days 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

Registrar - Surgery - General

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 17 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Happy to look at any weeks or months in these time frames.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Greymouth, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 22 Dec 2026

Posted 24 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 29 - 30 October 2026 | 0800 - 1600 (Mental Health or General Surgery) 9 November 2026 | 0800 - 1600 10 November 2026 | 0800 - 2200 21 December 2026 | 0800 - 1600 22 December 2026 | 0800 - 2200 Position Details: Minimum PGY3 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$75 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Invercargill, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 12 Jan 2027

Posted 24 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP – ongoing.

Position Details: Working across Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and General Surgery.

Day shifts: 0730-1700 Evening shifts: 1700-2300 (where required) Weeknight on-call: 1700-0730 Weekend day shifts: 0730-1700 (on site) Weekend on-call: 1700-0730 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Invercargill, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 02 Nov 2026

Posted 25 days ago

Locum cover is required from 0730 Friday 30 October to 0800 Tuesday 02 November 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Available from 19 Apr 2027

Posted 25 days ago

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Join a dynamic and supportive orthopaedic team providing high-quality care across a broad range of elective and acute orthopaedic services.

This role offers participation in the on-call roster, alongside opportunities to teach and mentor registrars and medical students.

We are seeking a surgeon with FRACS (Orthopaedics) or equivalent, with fellowship training in spine and upper limb surgery.

$180,000 ~ $370,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Available from 19 Apr 2027

Posted a month ago

Join a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care within a leading New Zealand health service.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine complex clinical practice with teaching, research, and service development while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.

The role includes outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient care.

$180,000 ~ $370,000Base salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Urology

Tauranga, North Island NZ

03 Dec 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted a month ago

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

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted a month 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Tauranga, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Any locum availability considered.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Blenheim, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from October - November 2026.

Position Details: Endo Surgeon Flexible dates Rates negotiable depending on skills and suitability Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Colorectal

Blenheim, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required from 5 October - 27 November 2026.

Position Details: Some cover may be in Nelson, depending on OT availability Rates negotiable depending on skills and suitability Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Masterton, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 24 Dec 2026

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for/from 5 - 9 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 27 - 30 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 23 - 27 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 Position Details: Possible on call during the weekends also Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Urology

Nelson, South Island NZ

07 Dec 2026 ~ 12 Mar 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: Friday 7 December to 0800 Monday 14 December Thursday 17 December to 0800 Monday 21 December Monday 28 December to 0800 Tuesday 5 January Friday 9 January to 0800 Monday 11 January Friday 15 January to 0800 Monday 18 January Friday 29 January to 0800 Tuesday 9 February Friday 12 February to 0800 Monday 15 February Friday 26 February to 0800 Friday 12 March Position Details: Includes clinics/OT and covering calls Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

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“Communication by email leading up to the placement was brilliant. Everything was transparent and it was very clear what was expected on each step along the way. ”

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“"It’s been a real rejuvenating change moving here, and a fantastic adventure so far.””

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Moved from Ireland to Rotorua, NZ

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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.

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?

How much does a registrar make in NZ?