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Orientation

Get a strong introduction to New Zealand’s health system through our renowned three-day orientation course!

Delivered monthly via Teams, the programme covers key topics such as general practice, rural nursing, Pharmaceutical Management Agency (PHARMAC), tax obligations, Work and Income (MSD), Medical Protection Society (MPS), Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), and Maori culture, including the Treaty of Waitangi and health equity.

Participants also receive access to our online information hub for three months. The hub includes up-to-date resources and materials from each presenter, ensuring reliable and relevant information throughout the attendees learning journey.

Ready to get started?
Get registered into our course today!

Our orientation course is the first step into the New Zealand health system for international doctors.

The orientation offers presentations on a wide range of the New Zealand health system including:

✓  Introduction to general practice in New Zealand

✓  Overview of rural nurse’s role in New Zealand

✓  Pharmaceutical Management Agency of NZ

✓  Taxes – your obligations

✓  Work and Income

✓  Medical Protection Society

✓  Accident Compensation Corporation

✓  Māori culture, Treaty of Waitangi, and Māori health outcome and equity

Dates for 2026

12 January – 14 January
9 February – 11 February
9 March – 11 March
13 April – 15 April
11 May – 13 May
8 June – 10 June
6 July – 8 July
3 August – 5 August
7 September – 9 September
5 October – 7 October
2 November – 4 November
7 December – 9 December


 

Dates for 2027

11 January – 13 January
1 February – 3 February
1 March – 3 March
5 April – 7 April
3 May – 5 May
31 (May) – 2 June
5 July – 7 July
2 August – 4 August
6 September – 8 September
4 October – 6 October
1 November – 3 November
6 December – 8 December

I cannot see how I would be able to work in New Zealand as a GP without the knowledge gained in this course. I think this course is essential for any international GP who would like to work in New Zealand.
Dr Nelia Lourens

Join our Orientation

Our orientation course is the first step into the New Zealand health system for international doctors.

To hear more or make a booking: orientation@nzmedjobs.com
Send us mail
enquiries@nzmedjobs.com

PO Box 547
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Become a Member

We offer complimentary membership to our doctors and nurse practitioners.

To hear more about membership: enquiries@hthrn.org.nz +64 4 472 3901