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Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - February 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 4 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 20 October 2026 23 October 2026 23 - 24 November 2026 27 - 29 November 2026 12 - 13 December 2026 19 - 20 December 2026 26 - 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

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 2 - 27 November 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Nelson, South Island NZ
14 Dec 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 14 December 2026 – 15 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 5 October 2026 – 29 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 5 October 2026 – 29 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Registrar - Surgery

Christchurch, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 - 31 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$90 per hourBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | Private Practice Opportunity | Christchurch, NZ   Looking for flexibility, excellent support, and the opportunity to make a real impact in youth mental health?
Our client is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their growing multidisciplinary team in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking a flexible private practice environment with strong clinical support and the ability to shape their own schedule.
Available on applicationBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Allenton, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details  Face-to-face and telehealth considered  MedTech Evolution  Benefits: Travel and accommodation negotiable.
$650 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details  Face-to-face only  MedTech Evolution Benefits: Accommodation available.
$650 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Cromwell, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details  Face to face or telehealth  MyPractice PMS until middle of October then MedTech Evolution  Benefits: Travel and accommodation negotiable.
$650 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Rangiora, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Flexible on the number of sessions and details  Face-to-face only  Canterbury-based only  MedTech Evolution
$650 per sessionBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Apr 2027
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 11 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 16 November - 18 December 2026 18 December 2026 onwards Position Details: Southland Hospital are seeking long term, onsite cover for their inpatient unit.
Due to a longer term locum finishing up and a retiring Psychiatrist they are going to have urgent needs which has meant they are needing committed cover options from July 2026 to April 2027.
With this in mind they have the opportunity to review candidates with good availability (this needs to be periods of months rather than weeks) and seek approval for increased rates.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
Available from 05 Apr 2027
Posted a month ago
About the Role As an Orthopaedic Specialist, you will provide patient-centred care across consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for both trauma and elective cases.
You will perform surgical procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and participate in the on-call roster, managing acute orthopaedic emergencies.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver individualised care plans, contribute to quality improvement, and provide teaching and mentorship to junior doctors, medical students, and the wider MDT.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months 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

Registrar - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 2 months 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
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Nelson, South Island NZ
Available from 19 Apr 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Permanent full time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight) About the Role This is a new role established to help increase the vascular service delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to help shape and develop vascular services and respond to the growing need across the.
You will work alongside a dedicated team including a fellow Vascular SMO, a Nurse Practitioner, an Interventional Radiologist, a non-training registrar and the wider MDT team.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Rural Hospital Medicine

Hawera, South Island NZ
01 Dec 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 2 months 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

Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 06 Nov 2026
Posted 3 months 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 - Surgery

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 14 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months 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
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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.