Kia Ora, Welcome to New Zealand, a nation built on our fertile lands. New Zealand is a country of varied landscapes, rugged mountains, glistening lakes and lush plains.
NZLocums has a proud history of placing candidates into our country’s beautiful rural areas. Whether you are looking for short, medium or long-term positions, we are the only recruitment agency you will need.
NZLocums was developed for rural GPs, and is endorsed and funded by the New Zealand Government.
Unlike other recruitment agencies we do not charge placement fees to rural practices.
We assist approximately 200 general practices in New Zealand, in both small towns and rural settlements throughout New Zealand.
Our team of Relationship Managers at NZLocums will:
- Advise you on salary and benefits applicable to New Zealand practices
- Place you in contact with GPs and administrative staff at your prospective practice
- Advise and assist you in negotiating a contract with your prospective employer
- Assist you with the New Zealand Medical Council registration process
- Organise your attendance at our CME accredited three day Orientation
View our current vacancies below and contact us to discuss your opportunities further.
Long-Term / Permanent General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner Vacancies
Please see our current long-term and permanent vacancies below and contact us to discuss your options further.
Upper North Island
Dargaville
- Beautiful, warm location
- Experienced clinical team
- Excellent support and training encouraged
Start date: April 2020
Far North
- Beautiful North Island location, perfect for lovers of the outdoors
- Opportunity to work in a forward thinking and friendly practice
- Beautiful beaches and warm climate all year round
Start date: 1 September 2020
Far North – Rawene
- Long term or permanent role
- House and car included in package
- Stunning kauri forest and scenic harbour
Start date: As soon as possible
Huntly
- Experienced and hardworking team
- Nice, friendly local community
- Sunny, warm location
Start date: 6 July 2020
Kaikohe
- Working at any of the clinics in Kaikohe, Waipapa, Kaitaia
- All year, sub-tropic climate
- Close to spectacular beaches, hot pools and scenic farmland
Start date: As soon as possible
Kaitaia
- Beautiful, warm, coastal location
- Accommodation and car assistance for locum appointments
- Friendly team, excellent support
Start date: 1 February 2020
Kaitaia
- Beautiful, warm, coastal location
- Experienced clinical team
- Excellent support and training encouraged
Start date: As soon as possible
Kaitaia
- Friendly and professional team
- One month’s accommodation assistance
- Sub-tropical climate, spectacular beaches
Start date: As soon as possible
Katikati
- Warm sea-side town
- Two roles available- would suit a couple
- Supportive and friendly team
Start date: 31 July 2020
Matamata
- Fixed term with option of permanent
- Modern facilities
- World famous “Hobbiton” movie set
Start date: Feb 2021 to Jan 2022
Morrinsville
- Friendly team working in modern facility
- Close to schools and shops
- Relaxed country lifestyle
Start date: As soon as possible
Opotiki
- Fixed term position
- Hot summers, mild winters
- Close to stunning beaches
Start date: 31 Nov 2020 to 31 July 2021 (flexible)
Raglan – Nurse Practitioner
- Join a motivated and vibrant team
- Vibrant seaside township
- Family focussed
Start date: October 2020
Rawene
- Nurse Practitioner role
- Relaxed lifestyle, quiet rural setting
- Stunning kauri forest and scenic harbour
Start date: Negotiable, January 2021
Ruakaka
- Beautiful, warm, coastal location
- Experienced clinical team
- Excellent support and training encouraged
Start date: Now till December 2020
Ruakaka- Northland
- Beautiful, warm, coastal location
- Experienced clinical team
- Excellent support and training encouraged
Start date: As soon as possible
Te Kuiti
- Small rural town, family friendly
- Houses are affordable
- Explore the amazing limestone caves, and forest parks nearby
Start date: April 2019 - negotiable
Te Puia Springs, East Coast
- Rugged beauty on the sunny East Coast
- Accommodation and car provided
- A short drive to the beach
Start date: As soon as possible
Waihi
- Modern, purpose-built premises
- Great goldmining town
- Pristine white sandy beaches
Start date: As soon as possible
Warkworth
- Great supportive team
- Ideal location to bring up a family
- Close to beautiful beaches
Start date: As soon as possible
Wellsford
- Accommodation and vehicle assistance provided
- Close to Auckland
- Warm temperate climate with beautiful beaches nearby
Start date: As soon as possible
Whangamata
- Great supportive team
- Popular beach resort and seaside town
- Stunning Coromandel region
Start date: As soon as possible
Whangaroa
- Great summer beach location
- Supportive staff
- Unspoilt and unique region
Start date: 29 June 2020
Whitianga
- Good remuneration package
- Great team approach
- Coromandel, beach lifestyle
Start date: As soon as possible
Lower North Island
Bulls
- Friendly small town
- Permanent part-time
- Close to stunning mountains and scenery
Start date: 1 June 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Dannevirke
- Family friendly community
- High summer temperatures
- Enjoy great scenery from forest parks to bush-covered valleys
Start date: As soon as possible
Hawera
- 3 months paid accommodation
- Relocation allowance
- Short term vehicle negotiable
Start date: 6 January 2020
Hawera
- Nurse Practitioner needed
- Two weeks accommodation and registration fees paid
- Beautiful mountain scenery
Start date: As soon as possible
Inglewood
- Enjoy the rural lifestyle
- Accommodation and car for first 4 weeks
- Scenic coastal walks and mountain views
Start date: 2 November 2020
Marton
- Charming rural town, close to ski fields
- Supportive team
- A relaxed pace of life
Start date: Negotiable
Marton
- Charming rural town, close to ski fields
- Long term or permanent GP
- A relaxed pace of life
Start date: As soon as possible
Opunake
- Nice rural town
- Purpose built GP premises
- Where the mountain meets the sea and home of world-famous surf
Start date: December 2020
Raetihi
- Friendly and close-knit team
- Great location for outdoors person
- On the edge of beautiful National Parks
Start date: As soon as possible
Stratford
- Attractive salary package on offer
- Wonderful long serving team
- Great family location
Start date: As soon as possible
Taihape
- Assistance with relocation costs, accommodation and car
- Supportive team
- Central North Island location
Start date: As soon as possible
Waipukurau
- Friendly small rural town
- Minimal on-call
- Sunny warm climate during the summer
Start date: January 2020
South Island
Akaroa
- Friendly country practice
- Work well as part of an experienced team
- Place of dramatic beauty
Start date: 1 November (negotiable)
Alexandra
- Work 3 days per week
- Flexible days and hours offered
- Spectacular scenery
Start date: 1 March 2020
Balclutha
- Friendly, supportive team
- Huge range of outdoor activities available
- Explore a beautiful area of the South Island
Start date: As soon as possible
Blenheim
- Located in the beautiful Marlborough region
- The best hand-picked team in New Zealand
- Minimum six to eight sessions, negotiable
Start date: 1 December 2020
Cromwell
- Enjoy the outdoors
- Warm and friendly team
- Beautiful South Island location
Start date: As soon as possible
Darfield
- Great team culture
- Brand new state of the art medical centre
- Close to ski fields and beautiful mountain scenery
Start date: July 2020
Franz Josef
- Permanent role with friendly team
- Diversity in work and lifestyle
- Stunning West Coast scenery
Start date: December 2019
Geraldine
- Work with a friendly and skilled team
- Enjoy hot summer days and go skiing during Winter
- Best of small-town NZ community & stunning mountain to sea backyard
Start date: As soon as possible
Gore
- Generous remuneration package
- Practice is close to local hospital
- Leisurely, affordable lifestyle
Start date: 1 May 2020
Gore
- Competitive remuneration
- Vehicle provided and Medical Council fees paid
- Family friendly living and stunning scenery
Start date: 1 September 2020
Hokitika
- Rural living at its best
- Accommodation and Vehicle provided
- Stunning forests, lakes and gorges
Start date: Negotiable
Lawrence
- Suit a GP or Nurse Practitioner
- Friendly and welcoming team
- Beautiful Clutha Country
Start date: 5 May 2020
Mataura
- 4 bedroom house available
- Interesting and diverse patients
- Scenic region of native forest, wildlife, and rugged coastline
Start date: As soon as possible
Motueka
- Sunny climate with great beaches
- Supportive team
- Perfect lifestyle choice
Start date: 18 January 2021
Oamaru
- Accommodation and vehicle provided
- New modern practice
- Beautiful South Island location
Start date: April 2020
Otautau
- Accommodation and vehicle provided
- Excellent support staff
- Stunning scenery
Start date: Flexible
Picton
- Sunny climate
- Supportive team
- Perfect lifestyle choice
Start date: 10 August 2020
Queenstown
- Stunning sought after location, close to ski fields
- Huge range of activities available
- Wonderful support staff
Start date: As soon as possible
Reefton
- Experience in rural setting
- Small town with great community feel
- Stunning coastline, glaciers, and lakes
Start date: As soon as possible
Rotherham
- Accommodation will be provided
- Work well as part of an experienced and supportive team
- Amazing mountain scenery
Start date: As soon as possible
Roxburgh
- Part-time permanent role
- 2 bedroom apartment available
- Beautiful South Island location
Start date: As soon as possible
Tuatapere
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Supportive nursing and administration team
- Explore Fiordland
Start date: 1 September 2020
Twizel – Practice Manager
- Part time, 20 hours per week
- 6 month, fixed term contract for Practice Manager role
- Iconic location for the summer in an exciting role with great work/life balance
Start date: October 2020
Waimate
- Great working environment
- Accommodation available
- Stunning South Island scenery
Start date: 14 April 2020
Waimate
- Great working environment
- Accommodation available
- Stunning South Island scenery
Start date: As soon as possible
Westport
- Excellent salary and benefits
- Diversity in your work and lifestyle
- Stunning West Coast
Start date: ASAP - 2 positions available
Westport
- Accommodation and travel costs provided
- Small supportive team
- Stunning West Coast scenery
Start date: As soon as possible
Winton
- Fixed term position
- Friendly and welcoming team
- Furnished two bedroom cottage provided
Start date: 14 September 2020 to 30 April 2021
Working as a GP Locum
Alternatively, there is the option to work as a roving GP locum. This option becomes available once you have worked in New Zealand as a GP for approximately six months. It will enable you to move around the country allowing you to experience all that life in New Zealand has to offer.