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Doctor jobs in Whangarei, Northland

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: Will working as a locum affect my tax status?

Yes, working as a locum means you are essentially a contractor. Your tax structure will be different. In Australia, you will need to provide an Australian Business Number. In New Zealand, you may need to register for GST

Q: Where is the work in Australia?

There are roles available right across Australia. Where the work is depends on your experience and specialty. Many (though certainly not all) locum roles are in rural areas. Overseas-trained doctors are required to work in a rural area of need for a period of time. Lots of doctors we work with love earning extra and exploring the country through locum and permanent placements. You can find out more about our current job listings on the job search page.

Q: What is MCNZ Registration?

To practise medicine in New Zealand you must have Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Registration.

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NewPermanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery - Orthopaedic

Whangarei, North Island NZ

Available from 26 Apr 2027

Posted a day 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

NewLocum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 21 Jan 2027

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 19 - 20 October 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 5 - 6 December 2026 14 - 17 December 2026 2 - 3 January 2027 15 - 21 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of AM, PM, and nights Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ

05 Jan 2027 ~ 17 Aug 2027

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 January – 14 March 2027 17 May 2027 – ongoing Position Details: Covering maternal infant mental health services 2 days per week Telehealth possible Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Dargaville, North Island NZ

28 Nov 2026 ~ 09 Apr 2027

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 28 November - 4 December 2026 12 - 18 December 2026 26 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 16 - 22 January 2027 3 - 9 April 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of day and night on call shifts.

Covering: Wards.

Can accept urgent care doctors or rural specialists.

$200 per hourBase salary

NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Urgent Care

Dargaville, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 07 Mar 2027

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 1 November 2026 7 - 8 November 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 5 - 6 December 2026 12 - 13 December 2026 19 - 20 December 2026 2 January 2027 8 - 9 January 2027 29 - 30 January 2027 5 - 9 February 2027 27 - 28 February 2027 6 - 7 March 2027

$260 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

02 Nov 2026 ~ 10 Jan 2027

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 2 - 5 November 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 23 - 29 November 2026 3 - 4 December 2026 8 - 13 December 2026 17 - 24 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1800 Ward shifts

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

31 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 2 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 31 October - 1 November 2026 7 November 2026 9 - 10 November 2026 14 - 16 November 2026 21 November 2026 24 November 2026 1 - 6 December 2026 8 - 20 December 2026 22 - 28 December 2026 30 December 2026 2 - 6 January 2027 11 - 14 January 2026 16 - 31 January 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026

Posted 7 days ago

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

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) and Geriatric inpatients.

Covering: Rehab ward and Orthogeriatric service.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Whangarei, North Island NZ

01 Mar 2027 ~ 31 May 2027

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required from 1 March 2027 - ongoing.

Position Details: On-site preferred, but open to hybrid telehealth/in person Covering the Kaipara team, which is for Adult / Older Adult Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per hourBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Whangarei, North Island NZ

02 Nov 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 8 days ago

Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 – 8 January 2027.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Whangarei, North Island NZ

14 Jun 2027 ~ 14 Sep 2027

Posted 9 days ago

Locum cover is required from 14 June 2027 – ongoing.

Position Details: On-site preferred, but open to hybrid telehealth/in person.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$2,080 per dayBase salary

Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 19 Jan 2027

Posted 16 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Position Details: Obstetrics and Gynaecology House Officer Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$75 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Ophthalmology

Whangarei, North Island NZ

01 Dec 2026 ~ 01 Feb 2027

Posted 16 days ago

Locum cover is required from 1 - 28 December 2026.

Position Details: Shift times: 0800 – 1700 weekdays On-call shifts: 1630 Friday 4, Sat 5 and Sun 6 December to 0800 Monday 7 Dec 1630 Friday 25, Sat 26 and Sunday 27 Dec to 0800 Monday 28 Dec 1630 Friday 8, Sat 9, Sunday 10 January to 0800 Monday 11 Jan 1630 Friday 22, Sat 23, Sun 24 January to 0800 Monday 25 January 1630 Friday 29, Sat 30, Sun 31 January, Monday 1 February to 0800 Monday Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - Haematology

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 19 Jan 2027

Posted 16 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Whangarei, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 04 Nov 2026

Posted 16 days ago

Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 16 October 2026 28 October - 3 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various Medical acute and out-of-hours shifts Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

SMO/MOSS - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Whangarei, North Island NZ

31 Oct 2026 ~ 01 Nov 2026

Posted 17 days ago

Locum cover is required from 31 October - 1 November 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Resident Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Whangarei, North Island NZ

Available from 14 Dec 2026

Posted 17 days ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Obstetrics and Gynaecology House Officer to permanently join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's North Island.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Locum can be reviewed.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Kawakawa, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 24 days ago

Locum cover is required for: ED Shifts 7 October 2026 12 - 14 October 2026 24 October 2026 28 October 2026 30 October - 1 November 2026 7 November 2026 9 - 16 November 2026 18 - 19 November 2026 21 - 22 November 2026 24 November 2026 1 - 6 December 2026 8 - 15 December 2026 17 - 20 December 2026 22 - 28 December 2026 30 December 2026 2 - 6 January 2027 11 - 31 January 2027 Ward Shifts 7 October 2026 16 October 2026 14 - 15 November 2026 23 - 29 November 2026 3 - 6 December 2026 7 - 13 December 2026 17 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days, evenings, and nights (on-call)

$260 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Whangarei, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 24 days ago

ED Registrar – Emergency Medicine Location: Te Tai Tokerau Northland, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent, full-time Start Date: ASAP through 2026, or 1 February 2027 for the start of Run 1 Salary: In accordance with the applicable collective agreement and experience About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for ED Registrars to join a busy Emergency Department in Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

The role offers broad exposure to emergency presentations while working within a supportive clinical team.

Positions are available for doctors who can commence as soon as possible or at any point during 2026, with further opportunities commencing 1 February 2027 for Run 1.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine - General Medicine / Physician

Whangarei, North Island NZ

23 Nov 2026 ~ 14 May 2027

Posted a month ago

Locum cover is required for: 23 - 27 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 2 - 8 January 2027 11 - 15 January 2027 6 - 26 February 2027 20 March - 9 April 2027 1 - 14 May 2027 Position Details: Covering: Inpatient (post-acute) and on call.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$2,000 per dayBase salary

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“I was as passionate about medicine as anyone could be. But the journey through medicine can be gruelling and it's long. It's very, very long. ”

Dr Eva Rosenbaum

doctor, paramedic, adventurer

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“Efficient, friendly and take the time to understand needs. Have enjoyed the relationship working with everyone.”

Amanda McIntyre

St George Private Hospital, Kogarah, NSW

★★★★★

“Friendly helpful staff who try to fit in with your working needs. Excellent company. I probably should have done it when I was younger rather than spend many years at the one hospital. ”

Peter Clements

Registrar, Emergency Medicine

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“I was as passionate about medicine as anyone could be. But the journey through medicine can be gruelling and it's long. It's very, very long. ”

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How do I become an RMO in Australia?

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.

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Where is the work in New Zealand?

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Where is the work in Australia?

What is MCNZ Registration?