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At NZMedJobs & NZLocums, our award-winning recruitment team has placed thousands of doctors and nurse practitioners into rewarding roles across New Zealand — from peaceful rural communities to vibrant urban centers.
We’re passionate about helping healthcare professionals achieve a true life–work balance, with opportunities that align with your lifestyle and career goals.
Known for our friendly and supportive approach, we make your journey to working in New Zealand seamless and stress-free.
Ready to explore your options? Get in touch for a no-obligation chat — we’re here to help.
“Very few services exceed one’s expectations, but this is certainly one of the few organisations that does exactly that. (The NZMedJobs orientation course is) the perfect place to start your journey into General Practice in NZ. Thank you.” Dr Francois Terblanche
Working as a GP in New Zealand offers broad clinical practice, strong professional relationships, and a wide range of practice settings. Locum roles provide opportunities to experience different regions and settings, while permanent positions can offer stability and alignment with lifestyle priorities.
Rural hospitals in New Zealand offer a broad and varied scope of practice, with doctors working closely alongside general practice, allied health, and community-based services. These roles are central to delivering coordinated, responsive care for rural communities.
Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in New Zealand’s health system, providing advanced clinical care across a range of settings. They are highly valued where access to medical services is limited. Internationally qualified nurses from the US, Canada, or the UK can register as Registered Nurses in New Zealand and, once eligible, apply for Nurse Practitioner scope.
We support Graduate Registered Nurses into general practice roles during their first year of practice, providing appropriate guidance and support. NZMedJobs & NZLocums manages the delivery of this programme in partnership with Health New Zealand, working closely with practices to ensure graduates are well supported.
We offer a FREE Orientation Course to all International Doctors and Nurses Practitioners who are placed through us.
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 vacancies across New Zealand, from Kaitaia in the far north to Invercargill in the deep south—and everywhere in between. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, our strong relationships with practices and rural hospitals are second to none. Let us help you find the perfect role in your ideal location.
Our orientation course is the first step into the New Zealand health system for international doctors.
PO Box 547 Wellington 6140 New Zealand
We offer complimentary membership to our doctors and nurse practitioners.
