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Surgery jobs in New Zealand

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Registrar - Surgery - General

Rotorua, North Island NZ
28 Nov 2026 ~ 30 Jan 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 28 - 29 November 2026 | 0800 - 2300 + on-call from 2300 - 0800 29 January 2027 | 1600 - 2300 + on-call from 2300 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
NewLocum

Registrar - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Rotorua, North Island NZ
15 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required for: Sunday, 15th November – 0800-2300 + On Call from 2300-0800 Thursday, 24th December - 0800-2300 + On Call from 2300-0800 Wednesday, 30th December – 1600-2300 + On Call from 2300-0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Breast

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP.
Position Details: Covering clinic, theatre and on call Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
NewLocum

Registrar - Surgery - Urology

Whangarei, North Island NZ
25 Jan 2027 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required from 25 - 29 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0715 - 1700 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Invercargill, South Island NZ
01 Jan 2027 ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 0800 Friday 1 January – 0800 Tuesday 4 January 2027 0800 Tuesday 12 – 0800 Friday 15 January 2027 Position Details: 24-hour call roster $2000 + $500 overnight call per day Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary

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Locum

Registrar - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Invercargill, South Island NZ
18 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required from 18 - 31 January 2027.
Position Details: Fracture clinics and theatre work.
Any cover is considered.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Gisborne, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Mar 2027
Posted 8 days ago
Locum cover is required from 9 November 2026 - 31 March 2027.
Position Details: On-call, clinics, and surgical requirements Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Urology

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ
01 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Mar 2027
Posted 8 days ago
Locum cover is required 1 December 2026 - March 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Whanganui, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 9 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP – February 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Masterton, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 11 days ago
Locum cover is required from November - December 2026.
Position Details: Any weekends across these months (but potentially open to during the week) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery - General

Wellington, North Island NZ
18 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 11 days ago
Locum cover is required from 18 - 31 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Feb 2027
Posted 15 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

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027
Posted 17 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

Registrar - Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 17 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 a month 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

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 22 Dec 2026
Posted a month 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 a month 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

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
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Frequently asked questions about Surgery jobs in New Zealand

Common questions from doctors searching for Surgery roles 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.