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Specialist Consultant - Anaesthetics

Timaru, South Island NZ
21 Sep 2026 ~ 25 Sep 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 21 - 25 September 2026.
Position Details: These weeks require full cover (10 sessions) Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - September 2026.
Position Details: House Officer Any availability from now - or longer.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
22 Jan 2027 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 0800 22 January to 1200 29 January 2027.
Position Details: ASOC all week and may (or may not) include after-hours call.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 10 Feb 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 6 months.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Greymouth, South Island NZ
28 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Oct 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: Monday 28 September to Thursday 1 October 2026 - 24 hour call x 4 days.
Monday 12 October to Thursday 15 October 2026 - 24 hour call x 4 days Friday 16 October to Sunday 18 October 2026 - 24 hour weekend call  Monday 19 October to Thursday 22 October 2026 - 24 hour call x 4 days Tuesday 27 October to Thursday 29 October 2026 - 24 hour call x 3 days Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

SMO/MOSS - Rural Hospital Medicine

Balclutha, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 24 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 11 - 13 August 2026 19 - 21 August 2026 24 August 2026 Position Details: Rural MOSS Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$180 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Blenheim, South Island NZ
06 Oct 2026 ~ 02 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 6 October - 2 November 2026.
Position Details: There are some on call periods during this block which are: 6, 13, 16-18 and 21 October.
Their ideal cover would be Breast & Skins as mentioned, otherwise Breast & Thyroid cover would also help them – or just Breast surgery.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 4 September 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 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 25 - 29 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 29 - 31 August 2026 25 - 28 September 2026 2 - 5 October 2026 13 - 18 October 2026 23 - 26 October 2026 27 - 29 November 2026 4 - 7 December 2026 15 - 17 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 2200 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 11 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 15 - 16 August 2026 18 August 2026 30 August 2026 4 September 2026 11 September 2026 15 September 2026 18 - 20 September 2026 22 September 2026 26 - 28 September 2026 30 September 2026 28 October 2026 4 November 2026 11 November 2026 16 November 2026 25 December 2026 1 January 2027 6 January 2027 11 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 2230 | Weekend (Sat and Sun) and Long Day  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 3 August - 18 December 2026.
Position Details: Average of 3 days per week, based predominantly in Wairau but possibly some cover needed in Nelson Overdue follow-ups Cataracts FSAs Focus on waitlist Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 30 September 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 27 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 30 July - 2 August 2026 5 - 7 August 2026 16 August 2026 21 - 23 August 2026 28 August 2026 4 September 2026 11 September 2026 21 September 2026 23 September 2026 25 - 27 September 2026 8 October 2026 16 October 2026 26 October 2026 29 October - 1 November 2026 4 November 2026 6 November 2026 12 November 2026 20 November 2026 18 December 2026 25 - 27 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: Various shifts This is for the Mawhera Greymouth Emergency Department.
$260 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 0800 Monday 31 August 2026 to 1700 Friday 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Endoscopist or General Surgeon with Endo experience  General surgical cover including clinics, OT, and occasional call May be a few days or the whole period depending on availability and skill set Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
06 Nov 2026 ~ 13 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 0800 Friday 6 November to 1300 Friday 13 November 2026.
Position Details: Friday morning 13 November set aside for handover Endoscopist or General Surgeon with Endo experience  ASOC - Acute Surgeon on Call only Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 0800 Monday 10 Aug - 0800 Monday 17 Aug 0800 Monday 23 Nov - 0800 Monday 30 Nov Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Paediatrics

Timaru, South Island NZ
28 Sep 2026 ~ 30 Sep 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for 28 - 29 September 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Timaru, South Island NZ
09 Oct 2026 ~ 27 Oct 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 9 - 11 October 2026 16 - 18 October 2026 23 - 26 October 2026 (long labour weekend) Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 0800 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Sep 2026
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 30 September 2026.
Position Details: House Officer Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 02 Oct 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Covering: Ward work for General Surgery, General Medicine, Ortho, Geriatrics.
Senior House Officers Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$75 per hourBase 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.