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Registrar - Anaesthetics

Invercargill, South Island NZ
24 Nov 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 24 - 26 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 7 - 9 December 2026 11 - 13 December 2026 17 - 18 December 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 29 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts Ideally two positions required Earlier start considered Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Greymouth, South Island NZ
06 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Feb 2027
Posted 5 days ago
Locum cover is required for: Weekend call cover: 2026 8am Friday 6 November to 8am Monday 9 November 8am Friday 13 November to 8am Monday 16 November 8am Friday 27 November to 8am Monday 29 November or Tuesday 1 December (flex here) 2027 8am Friday 8 January to 8am Monday 11 January 8am Friday 15 January to 8am Monday 18 January 8am Friday 12 February to 8am Monday 15 February Weekday cover: 2026 Monday 21 December to Thursday 24 December 2027 Tuesday 5 January to Friday 8 January  Monday 11 January to Thursday 14 January  8am Monday 18 January to 8am Friday 22 January 8am Monday 25 January to Friday 29 January Position Details: General Surgery Consultant $2000 per day  $4500 weekend on call flat rate Longer-term locum opportunities may also be available in 2027 for interested candidates.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Medicine

Invercargill, South Island NZ
09 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 9 - 13 November 2026 16 November - 4 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 25 December 2026 29 - 31 December 2026 4 - 7 January 2027 11 - 29 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days and nights Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Nov 2026
Posted 25 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 29 - 31 October 2026 3 - 5 November 2026 7 November 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 16 - 20 November 2026 23 - 28 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1600 On-call on some shifts from 0800 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 23 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 2 November 2026 15 - 16 December 2026 18 - 23 December 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 25 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - December 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 01 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 28 October 2026 2 November 2026 9 November 2026 25 - 29 November 2026 24 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 Position Details: On-call work available.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Timaru, South Island NZ
06 Nov 2026 ~ 08 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
Locum cover is required from 6 - 8 November 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Dunedin, South Island NZ
09 Nov 2026 ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 7 days ago
Locum cover is required from 9 November - 18 December 2026.
Position Details: ENT Registrar Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Paediatrics

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 27 Dec 2026
Posted 12 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 2 - 6 November 2026 9 - 18 November 2026 26 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1600 weekdays and 0800 - 2030 weekends Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ
18 Dec 2026 ~ 18 Mar 2027
Posted 12 days ago
Locum cover is required from 18 December 2026 - ongoing.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Invercargill, South Island NZ
18 Jan 2027 ~ 24 Jan 2027
Posted 12 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 18 - 19 January 2027 | 0800 - 1600 20 January 2027 | 0800 - 2100 21 - 22 January 2027 | 0800 - 1600 23 - 24 January 2027 | 0800 - 2100 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Christchurch, South Island NZ
Available from 23 Nov 2026
Posted 15 days ago
Ophthalmologist / Medical Retina SMO | New Zealand Join a busy and progressive tertiary ophthalmology service and work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
We have fixed-term opportunities available for experienced Ophthalmologists, including a Medical Retina SMO position and a parental leave cover role.
These positions offer the chance to work across a broad range of ophthalmic services, including outpatient, inpatient, acute and surgical care, within a well-established specialist service.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 19 - 23 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 16 - 20 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 29 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 11 - 15 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Blenheim, South Island NZ
01 Jan 2027 ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 22 days ago
Locum cover is required for 29 December to 29 January 2027.
Position Details: 8 Sessions per week Tuesday to Friday Domestic travel.
Family accommodation available by negotiation MedTech Evolution Omaka Medical Centre is a modern, well-supported general practice with a strong multidisciplinary team, a stable patient base of 6,300, and a genuinely collegial culture.
$650 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Urgent Care

Greymouth, South Island NZ
14 Dec 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 23 days ago
Locum cover is required from 14 December 2026 - 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2000
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Blenheim, South Island NZ
04 Dec 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 0800 Friday 4 Dec to 0800 Monday 7 Dec 2026 0800 Wednesday 9 Dec to 0800 Thursday 10 Dec 2026 (could be combined with the weekend) 0800 Wednesday 16 Dec to 0800 Thursday 17 Dec 2026 0800 Wednesday 23 Dec to 0800 Thursday 24 Dec 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 23 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP to end of year.
Position Details: Short- or long-term engagements considered.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Palmerston North, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 12 Apr 2027
Posted 23 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP for the next 6 months.
Position Details: Ideally looking for someone who may be interested in a longer-term placement of 6 to 12 months.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
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Frequently asked questions about doctor jobs in South Island

Common questions from doctors searching for their next role in South Island.

MCNZ (Medical Council of New Zealand) registered doctors have a plethora of opportunities available for them to find both permanent and locum positions. If you are an Australian-trained doctor, you can work in New Zealand by obtaining MCNZ registration, and we are here to support you throughout this process.

For doctors who obtained their primary medical degree overseas, it is beneficial to have a few years of experience in a comparable health system such as the UK or Ireland. Working in New Zealand as an internationally trained doctor involves navigating certain pathways and considering specific restrictions. However, rest assured that we are well-versed in these processes and can guide you accordingly.

To learn more about working as an international doctor in New Zealand, we encourage you to visit our dedicated page for IMGs. There, you will find comprehensive information and resources to aid you in understanding the requirements, pathways, and opportunities available to you. Our goal is to simplify the process and help you embark on a successful medical career in beautiful New Zealand.