For Practices - Hauora Taiwhenua

Connecting Health Professionals with Communities Across Aotearoa

NZMedJobs & NZLocums places health professionals into both rural and urban locations throughout New Zealand. We are also the only recruitment agency contracted by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora to support rural practices and hospitals—meaning our services are subsidised, with no cost to you at any stage of the recruitment process, even if you’ve already begun engaging with a candidate.

Connected to Communities, Focused on the Right Fit

We are a New Zealand–based recruitment agency and proud part of the Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network. Our mission is to strengthen healthcare across Aotearoa—urban and rural—by connecting communities with skilled and passionate medical professionals.

Our experienced team recruits both New Zealand–qualified and international General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, and Rural Hospital Doctors. We guide candidates through Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) registration, arrange supervision where required, and ensure every candidate is reference-checked and practice-ready.

We work closely with key partners—MCNZ, Immigration NZ, and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora—to make every recruitment journey smooth and supported. Recently, we’ve also partnered with Health New Zealand to assist Graduate Registered Nurses in securing their first year of practice within rural communities.

What sets us apart is our deep understanding of New Zealand’s diverse communities and healthcare settings. Whether urban or rural, we know the people, the places, and what makes a great match—for you and for them.

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Orientation

Our Orientation Programme is open to all international doctors seeking a comprehensive introduction to New Zealand’s healthcare system and what it’s like to work as a health professional here.
This three-day course is designed to help you confidently transition into your new life and career in Aotearoa, offering valuable insights through presentations on key aspects of the New Zealand health system, including:

Introduction to general practice in New Zealand
Overview of the rural nurse’s role
Pharmaceutical Management Agency of NZ (PHARMAC)
Tax obligations and financial basics
Work and Income support services
Medical Protection Society (MPS)
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
Māori culture, the Treaty of Waitangi, and improving Māori health outcomes and equity

This orientation is more than just a course—it’s your first step toward feeling informed, supported, and ready to thrive in your new role.

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