GP jobs for IMG's: experience a better work-life balance in New Zealand

Find the perfect GP Job in New Zealand.

GP's are in high demand in New Zealand. This means rates are competitive, and contracts are flexible. Make work suit your new lifestyle.

We have multiple General Practitioner opportunities in Hawkes Bay, which is on the North Island of New Zealand (Just 5 hrs drive to Auckland or 4 hrs drive to Wellington).

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Find out why this GP decided to move her medical career to Hawkes Bay in New Zealand.

Why more IMGs are choosing New Zealand

Incredible outdoors lifestyle

Consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the world, New Zealand offers doctors a great work-life balance.

Annual leave & shorter weeks

GP'S in New Zealand get four weeks annual leave - which they're expected to take!

Free end to end service

Medrecruit offers a completely free end-to-end service. From securing a job, getting your visa, and arriving in New Zealand.

Hear from GP's who have made the move:
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Very good agency, helpful, supportive and friendly. Very good girls, very supportive, when there were problems and hold ups they helped me get through it.

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Dr Neil thomas, GP , Manly Medical Centre (The Blakey Medical Trust)

Discover Hawkes Bay

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Most GP's only work 32 hours a week, with 1 in 5 weeks on call (dependent on the clinic) So you'll have lots of time to explore NZ. Whilst working hard is important, Kiwis believe life is for living. Spend your days off sampling wine and cuisine and exploring this beautiful region!

Medrecruit offers a completely free end-to-end service. From securing a job, getting your visa, and checking in when you touch down in New Zealand. We can help you find temporary accommodation on arrival, provide information on the best schools in your area, and even the best places to shop! - we're with you every step of the way, and at no cost to you.

These jobs present a rare opportunity for IMG's to relocate to New Zealand and enjoy more holidays, better work-life balance, and explore all the wonders this country has to offer from a family-friendly central base.

The Hawkes Bay area is renowned for its natural beauty; magnificent rolling landscapes meet pristine oceans with a city of Art Deco designs nestled at their shores.

Boasting a warm and temperate climate, Hawke’s Bay is among New Zealand’s leading producers of wine; visit cellar doors, or enjoy a meal alfresco amongst the stunning green vines.

The cities of Napier and Hastings are built in the architectural styles of Art Deco, giving the region the name of "New Zealand's Art Deco Capital." These small cities have laid-back charm and a friendly beachside atmosphere, making them the perfect place to relocate and make new connections.