“Very few services exceed one’s expectations, but this is certainly one of the few organisations that does exactly that. (The NZLocums orientation course is) the perfect place to start your journey into General Practice in NZ. Thank you.”
Dr Francois Terblanche
We are a New Zealand-based recruitment agency deeply rooted in the local landscape of Aotearoa and through our parent company Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network.
We pride ourselves on our firsthand understanding of living and working here. We know our rural and urban practices, and our rural hospitals. Your new role will be just right.
We have established relationships with key industry players, including the Medical Council of New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand and Health New Zealand. We support you along the journey.
We offer a FREE Orientation Course to all International Doctors and Nurses.
Our international locums have the opportunity to connect with our New Zealand health community by becoming a Member of the Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network. Sign-up for great discounts on products and services, member only rates for conferences and events, and connect with your peers.
We have been recruiting for over 20 years and our relationships with practices and rural hospitals are second to none.
We have vacancies throughout New Zealand just waiting to be filled by you.
From Kaitaia at the top of the North Island to Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island and everywhere in between, we can find a role in your desired location.
There are many reasons to work as a GP in a rural practice in New Zealand including the opportunity to deliver health care to small tight-knit communities, and the range of varied and interesting clinical work. The rural lifestyle and slower pace of life is also appealing to many, as is the opportunity to take a break from the stresses of managing a practice. Working as a rural locum is a wonderful way of discovering remote and beautiful parts of New Zealand. If you are looking for a permanent position, you can match where you work with your lifestyle interests.
"When you have seen one rural hospital, you've seen one rural hospital." Our rural hospitals work closely with rural general practices, allied health and other clinical and social support services to improve the health and wellbeing of our rural communities.
Nurse Practitioners are a vital part of the rural health workforce in New Zealand. Many nurse practitioners work in primary care where they may be the lead health care provider for their communities. This is common in rural areas particularly where it is hard to source a GP. Some nurse practitioners also own their own practices. Nurse practitioners are highly valued in rural and underserved areas where they are often the only health provider available. If you are an internationally qualified nurse, registered nurses or Nurse Practitioner from the US, Canada and the UK, you can register as a registered nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. To become a Nurse Practitioner, you must then apply and meet the criteria required for registration in the NP scope of practice.
