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Specialist Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 2 - 8 November 2026 1700 27 November - 0800 - 30 November 2026 Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 29 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 04 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 29 - 30 October 2026 (Mental Health or General Surgery) 19 - 20 November 2026 23 - 27 November 2026 1 - 4 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800- 1600 Minimum PGY3 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Surgery

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 22 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 29 - 30 October 2026 | 0800 - 1600 (Mental Health or General Surgery) 9 November 2026 | 0800 - 1600 10 November 2026 | 0800 - 2200 21 December 2026 | 0800 - 1600 22 December 2026 | 0800 - 2200 Position Details: Minimum PGY3 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$75 per hourBase salary

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Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 13 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 24 - 25 October 2026 | 0800 - 1600 4 November 2026 | 1200 - 2000 6 - 8 November 2026 | 0800 - 1600 21 - 22 November 2026 | 0800 - 1600 and 1400 - 2200 10 - 11 December 2026 | 1200 - 2000 12 - 13 December 2026 | 0800 - 1600 Position Details: Minimum PGY3 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Medicine

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 13 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 17 - 18 October 2026 (Weekend Ward Duties) 22 - 23 October 2026 (General Medicine) 11 - 13 November 2026 (General Medicine) 21 - 22 November 2026 (Weekend Ward Duties) 23 - 27 November 2026 (General Medicine) 27 November - 3 December 2026 (Nights) 8 - 10 January 2027 (Nights) 11 - 13 January 2027 (General Medicine / Ward Duties) Position Details: Minimum PGY3, but PGY2 will be considered for the ward shifts Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$75 per hourBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 12 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP – ongoing.
Position Details: Working across Breast Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and General Surgery.
Day shifts: 0730-1700 Evening shifts: 1700-2300 (where required) Weeknight on-call: 1700-0730 Weekend day shifts: 0730-1700 (on site) Weekend on-call: 1700-0730 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Invercargill, South Island NZ
Available from 04 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
General Practitioner | Invercargill Looking for a rewarding GP role in a supportive, modern practice with strong clinical resources and an established patient base?
Join a busy, purpose-built medical centre serving over 13,500 enrolled patients in the heart of Invercargill.
You'll work alongside a collaborative team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Assistants, and experienced administrative staff committed to delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Timaru, South Island NZ
Available from 11 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
General Practitioner | Join a Thriving Community Practice Our client is seeking a General Practitioner to join their friendly and experienced team, providing high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient population and their whānau.
Established, busy practice with strong patient demand Supportive multidisciplinary team environment Modern facilities and clinical support services Onsite Pharmacy and Physiotherapy services for seamless patient care Convenient location with excellent public transport links Nearby amenities including a supermarket and major retail stores Ample onsite parking, including mobility parking Additional free street parking available About You Vocationally registered GP, or eligible for registration in New Zealand Passionate about delivering patient-centred care Strong communication and relationship-building skills Committed to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team This is an opportunity to become part of a large, welcoming practice where you can focus on providing excellent healthcare while enjoying the support of experienced colleagues and convenient onsite services.
You'll be based in a well-connected location with easy access to local amenities, making your working day that little bit easier.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Christchurch, South Island NZ
Available from 19 Apr 2027
Posted a month ago
Join a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care within a leading New Zealand health service.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine complex clinical practice with teaching, research, and service development while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.
The role includes outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient care.
$180,000 ~ $370,000Base salary
Locum

Registrar - Ophthalmology

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 1 November 2026 - 29 January 2027.
Position Details: Could offer time off during the festive period.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Oamaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 9 - 11 October 2026 17 - 18 October 2026 21 October 2026 30 October - 1 November 2026 3 - 5 November 2026 7 - 8 November 2026 12 November 2026 16 - 20 November 2026 26 November 2026 28 - 30 November 2026 2 - 5 December 2026 7 - 10 December 2026 15 December 2026 17 - 20 December 2026 23 - 27 December 2026 31 December 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

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from October - November 2026.
Position Details: Endo Surgeon Flexible dates Rates negotiable depending on skills and suitability Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 5 October - 27 November 2026.
Position Details: Some cover may be in Nelson, depending on OT availability Rates negotiable depending on skills and suitability Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
07 Dec 2026 ~ 12 Mar 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: Friday 7 December to 0800 Monday 14 December Thursday 17 December to 0800 Monday 21 December Monday 28 December to 0800 Tuesday 5 January Friday 9 January to 0800 Monday 11 January Friday 15 January to 0800 Monday 18 January Friday 29 January to 0800 Tuesday 9 February Friday 12 February to 0800 Monday 15 February Friday 26 February to 0800 Friday 12 March Position Details: Includes clinics/OT and covering calls Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
28 Dec 2026 ~ 31 May 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from the end of December 2026 to the end of May 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 06 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 5 October - 6 November 2026.
Position Details: To cover Breast and Skin Surgery  Rates negotiable depending on skills and suitability Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 5 October - 27 November 2026.
Position Details: Possibility of additional work in Nelson depending on skill set Flexible days  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Invercargill, South Island NZ
23 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 23 November 2026 - 29 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Resident Medical Officer - Paediatrics

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 19 October 2026 | 0800 - 2200 and long day 26 November 2026 | 0800 - 2200 and long day 27 November 2026 | 0800 - 1600 3 - 4 December 2026 | 0800 - 1600 14 December 2026 | 0800 - 2200 and long day 15 December 2026 | 0800 - 1600 14 - 15 January 2027 | 0800 - 1600 Position Details: Paeds/Ortho Minimum PGY3 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$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.