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Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Westport, South Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 2 months ago
General Practitioner | Westport, New Zealand Enjoy a rewarding rural GP career on New Zealand's stunning West Coast.
An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a supportive and experienced healthcare team in Westport, a vibrant coastal town surrounded by rainforests, rugged coastlines, and some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery.
This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Surgery

Christchurch, South Island NZ
Available from 15 Feb 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Our client has aspecialist service delivering high-quality Maxillofacial care across the region Opportunity to combine complex clinical work, teaching, service development and research Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to mountains, beaches, adventure and family-friendly communities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our Maxillofacial Surgery service in a hospital in New Zealand.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of Maxillofacial services while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
You will provide high-quality clinical care across outpatient clinics, operating theatre sessions, acute and on-call responsibilities, and inpatient services.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Franz Josef Glacier, South Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 2 months ago
General Practitioner | South Westland, New Zealand Looking for a rewarding rural GP role with an incredible lifestyle to match?
An exciting opportunity is available to join South Westland Area Practice, serving approximately 1,600 enrolled patients across five clinics from Hari Hari to Haast on New Zealand's spectacular West Coast.
Working alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner and highly skilled Rural Nurse Specialists, you'll enjoy a broad scope of practice, caring for both local residents and the many visitors who travel through this stunning region each year.
Available on applicationBase 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

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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
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ
19 Oct 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 19 October 2026 - February 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 20 July - 18 December 2026.
Position Details: CAMHS (C&A Psychiatry) Looking for cover for clinic assessments throughout the year Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Locum cover is required for: Monday 3 to Wednesday 5 August 2026 Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 August 2026 Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 September 2026 Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September 2026 Tuesday 29 Sept to Thursday 1 October 2026 Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 October 2026 Fortnightly pattern ongoing.
Position Details: Clinical duties during the day plus overnight call.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Medicine

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from ASAP - 18 December 2026.
Position Details: Any availability considered.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Havelock, South Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 2 months ago
General Practitioner | Marlborough, New Zealand Join a thriving, patient-focused practice in one of New Zealand's most sought-after lifestyle destinations.
An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a well-established medical centre in sunny Marlborough.
With more than 7,300 enrolled patients, a strong multidisciplinary team, and a reputation for delivering high-quality community care, this is an ideal role for a GP seeking both professional satisfaction and an outstanding lifestyle.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP)

Blenheim, South Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted 2 months ago
General Practitioner | Blenheim, Marlborough Escape the city and enjoy an outstanding lifestyle in one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions while practising high-quality, community-focused medicine.
An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a modern, rapidly growing practice in Blenheim.
With a strong focus on patient care, teamwork, and innovation, this role offers the chance to become part of a supportive and collaborative clinical environment while helping shape the future of an expanding practice.
Available on applicationBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ
Available from 28 Sep 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: 28 September 2026 Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role A rewarding opportunity is available for a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well-established hospital service in Christchurch.
You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families.
Key responsibilities include: Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment Developing and implementing individualised care plans Working closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and external providers Supervising and supporting junior medical staff Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives This role offers a supportive clinical environment with strong professional development opportunities.
Available on applicationBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ
28 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 29 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
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