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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Picton, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP until the end of the year.
Position Details: Experienced GP 2yrs min qualified.
8-10 Sessions per week.
$700 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Christchurch, South Island NZ
05 Oct 2026 ~ 30 Oct 2026
Posted 3 days ago
Locum cover is required from 5 - 30 October 2026.
Position Details: Rate is negotiable Ideally local 8 - 10 sessions ideally – negotiable  13 patients per session  No on call or out of hours  No specific skills required
$600 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Nelson, South Island NZ
21 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - until the end of the year.
Position Details: No on-call.
Predominantly clinics with some inpatient work.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Blenheim, South Island NZ
21 Sep 2026 ~ 04 Jan 2027
Posted 25 days ago
Locum cover is required for: • 0800 21 September to 0800 25 September 2026 • 0800 8 October to 0800 12 October 2026 • 0800 5 November to 0800 9 November 2026 • 0800 4 December to 0800 7 December 2026 • 0800 30 December to 0800 4 January 2027 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Blenheim, South Island NZ
21 Sep 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 21 September 2026 23 September 2026 20 October 2026 23 October 2026 23 - 24 November 2026 28 - 29 November 2026 12 - 13 December 2026 19 - 20 December 2026 26 December 2026 28 December 2026 30 - 31 December 2026 8 - 10 January 2027 16 - 18 January 2027 22 - 24 January 2027 28 - 31 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of AM, PM, and PM with on-call Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$200 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
21 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP to February 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Holding acute phone, clinics, theatre.
If confident, could also cover on-calls.
$90 per hourBase salary

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Dunedin, South Island NZ
12 Oct 2026 ~ 28 Oct 2026
Posted 3 days ago
Locum cover is required from 12 - 28 October 2026.
Position Details: Covering 0.5FTE crisis and 0.5FTE inpatients  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,400 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Oamaru, South Island NZ
24 Sep 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 24 - 28 September 2026 5 - 6 October 2026 9 - 13 October 2026 17 - 18 October 2026 21 October 2026 30 October - 1 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of days, nights, and on-call ED/Ward/Swing shifts.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$260 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Anaesthetics

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 11 - 14 September 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call 17 September 2026 | 0800 - 2000 9 - 12 October 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call 20 October 2026 | 1700 - 2000 onsite + 2000 - 0800 on call 21 - 22 October 2026 | 2000 - 0800 on call 31 October - 1 November 2026 | 0800 - 2000 3 - 5 November 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call 23 November 2026 | 0800 - 1700 24 - 25 November 2026 | 0800 - 1700 and 0800 - 2000 15 - 17 December 2026 | 2000 - 2230 onsite + 2230 - 0800 on call Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Radiology

Dunedin, South Island NZ
05 Oct 2026 ~ 16 Oct 2026
Posted 8 days ago
Locum cover is required for the weeks of 5 and 12 October 2026.
Position Details: IR Radiologist Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,800 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Hawera, South Island NZ
01 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 9 days ago
Locum cover is required from December 2026 - ongoing.
Position Details: Start date and cover period are flexible.
ED-specific role with a rural focus Permanent night shifts would be preferred, but open to a rotating roster.
$260 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Christchurch, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Oct 2026
Posted 9 days ago
Locum cover is required from 14 September - 18 October 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 18 - 20 September 2026 25 - 26 September 2026 29 September - 4 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 31 October 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1600 and 0800 - 0800 on call on some shifts.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 06 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 11 September 2026 18 September 2026 21 - 23 September 2026 25 September 2026 29 September 2026 2 October 2026 5 October 2026 8 - 9 October 2026 30 October 2026 4 November 2026 6 November 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1630 and 1500 - 2330 ED SMO / Consultant Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$200 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Invercargill, South Island NZ
21 Sep 2026 ~ 27 Dec 2026
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 21 - 25 September 2026 28 - 30 September 2026 19 October - 18 November 2026 27 - 29 November 2026 26 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1600, 1500 - 2300, 0800 - 2030, and 2230 - 0830 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 14 Dec 2026
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP.
Position Details: Covering clinic and theatres (no call requirements).
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 14 Dec 2026
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Any dates or periods of work considered.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Invercargill, South Island NZ
11 Jan 2027 ~ 11 Apr 2027
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required from 11 January 2027 - ongoing.
Position Details: Inpatient cover – From 11 January 2027 ongoing until further notice Community / Duty cover – TBD Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 14 Dec 2026
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Any dates or periods of work considered.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Particular dates of need: 19 – 23 October Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$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.