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Surgery jobs in New Zealand

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 0800 Monday 31 August 2026 to 1700 Friday 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Endoscopist or General Surgeon with Endo experience  General surgical cover including clinics, OT, and occasional call May be a few days or the whole period depending on availability and skill set Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Palmerston North, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 31 December 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 20 Nov 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required from 20 July - 20 November 2026.
Position Details: ENT SMO For up to full-time cover over the next four months To support a gap in staffing until our overseas candidate arrives in November.
Work through the FSA list, including some surgery, at the following locations: Wellington, Kenepuru, and Hutt
$2,000 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Surgery - General

Whangarei, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 22 Nov 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required for: Friday 31st July - Sunday 2nd August 2026 (Weekend) Friday 25th September - Sunday 27th September 2026 (Weekend) Friday 20th November - Sunday 22nd November 2026 (Weekend) National Rates Daily/Session Rate: $2,000 per day/$1,000 per session If applicable: $500 weekday on-call night rate $4500 weekend rate (0800 Saturday – 0800 Monday) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
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Surgery doctors we've placed across New Zealand — from first locum shift to permanent post.

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Charitha Siriwardena

Registrar, Surgery

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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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Registrar, Surgery

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Moved from Ireland to Rotorua, NZ

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Charitha Siriwardena

Registrar, Surgery

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.