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 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: As soon as possible
Kaikohe
- Work with a dedicated team
- All year, sub-tropic climate
- Close to beautiful 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
Katikati
- Warm sea-side town
- Ideal base to explore North Island
- Supportive and friendly team
Start date: As soon as possible
Matamata
- Fixed term with option of permanent
- Modern facilities
- World famous “Hobbiton” movie set
Start date: Feb 2020 to Jan 2021
Morrinsville
- Fixed term with friendly team
- Close to schools and shops
- Relaxed country lifestyle
Start date: As soon as possible
Northland (Far North and Whangarei)
- Accommodation provided
- Great team environment
- Beautiful, warm region
Start date: As soon as possible
Rawene
- Long term or permanent role
- House and car included in package
- Stunning kauri forest and scenic harbour
Start date: May 2019
Ruakaka
- Beautiful, warm, coastal location
- Experienced clinical team
- Excellent support and training encouraged
Start date: As soon as possible
Snells Beach
- No on-call required
- Ideal location to bring up a family
- Close to beautiful beaches
Start date: August 2020 (negotiable)
Taumarunui
- Caring, long-standing team
- Superb remuneration package
- Perfect base for adventure
Start date: As soon as possible
Te Araroa
- Friendly team
- Accommodation and car provided
- Beautiful scenery, a short drive to the coast
Start date: As soon as possible
Te Kauwhata
- Three months accommodation provided
- Emphasis on serving the rural community
- Stunning central North Island
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
Tokoroa
- Excellent salary package
- Well-equipped and refurbished practice
- Surrounded by scenic reserves
Start date: As soon as possible
Tolaga Bay, East Coast
- 20 hours per week (negotiable)
- Relaxed life-style and work balance
- Rugged beauty on the sunny East Coast
Start date: 2 March 2020
Tuakau
- Enjoy a rural lifestyle, with New Zealand’s biggest city at your doorstep
- Vibrant practice with fantastic team culture
- Great work life balance
Start date: As soon as possible
Waiheke Island
- Beautiful island location
- 40 minute ferry ride from Auckland city
- Small, friendly work environment
Start date: As soon as possible
Waihi
- Modern, purpose-built premises
- Great goldmining town
- Pristine white sandy 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: June 2019
Lower North Island
Dannevirke
- Family friendly community
- High summer temperatures
- Enjoy great scenery from forest parks to bush-covered valleys
Start date: As soon as possible
Hawera
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Surf beach a short drive away
- Accommodation and relocation assistance negotiable
Start date: 6 January 2020
Hawera
- Nurse Practitioner needed
- Two weeks accommodation and registration fees paid
- Beautiful mountain scenery
Start date: May 2019 to December 2019 (Flexible)
Kapiti Coast
- Manageable patient load
- Great team
- Near the beach, the forest and the capital city
Start date: As soon as possible
Marton
- Charming rural town, close to ski fields
- Supportive team
- A relaxed pace of life
Start date: Negotiable
Opunake
- Nice rural town
- Purpose built GP premises
- Where the mountain meets the sea and home of world-famous surf
Start date: 2 December 2019
Pahiatua
- Family friendly community
- Warm summer temperatures
- Enjoy great scenery from forest parks to bush-covered valleys
Start date: Negotiable
Raetihi
- Friendly and close-knit team
- Great location for outdoors person
- On the edge of beautiful National Parks
Start date: June 2019
Stratford
- Attractive salary package on offer
- Wonderful long serving team
- Great family location
Start date: 6 January 2020
Taihape
- Assistance with relocation costs, accommodation and car
- Supportive team
- Central North Island location
Start date: As soon as possible
Waipukarau
- Friendly small rural town
- Minimal on-call
- Sunny warm climate during the summer
Start date: January 2020
Wairarapa
- Enjoy rural lifestyle with great work/life balance
- Warm summer temperatures
- Close to Wellington capital city
Start date: March 2020
Wairoa
- Friendly, competent and well-organised GP
- House and car provided
- Hot summer beaches
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)
Balclutha
- Friendly, supportive team
- Huge range of outdoor activities available
- Explore a beautiful area of the South Island
Start date: 29 July 2019
Cromwell
- Enjoy the outdoors
- Warm and friendly team
- Beautiful South Island
Start date: 13 January 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: 25 February 2020
Gore
- Generous remuneration package
- Practice is close to local hospital
- Leisurely, affordable lifestyle
Start date: As soon as possible
Havelock
- One of the sunniest towns in New Zealand
- Supportive and friendly team
- Explore the Marlborough Sounds at your doorstep
Start date: As soon as possible
Hokitika
- Rural living at its best
- Accommodation and Vehicle provided
- Stunning forests, lakes and gorges
Start date: Negotiable
Oamaru
- Beautiful South Island location
- Well-run practice with experienced team
- Easy access to skiing and other outdoors activities
Start date: As soon as possible
Oamaru
- Accommodation and vehicle provided
- New modern practice
- Beautiful South Island location
Start date: April 2020
Otago
- Part-time permanent role
- General Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner
- Beautiful South Island location
Start date: Mid January 2020
Queenstown
- Live in an exciting resort town
- Close to amazing ski fields
- Beautiful majestic mountains and scenic lake
Start date: October 2019
Reefton
- Experience in rural setting
- Small town with great community feel
- Stunning coastline, glaciers, and lakes
Start date: January 2019
Rotherham
- Accommodation will be provided
- Work well as part of an experienced and supportive team
- Amazing mountain scenery
Start date: 23 September 2019
Tasman
- Diverse scenery and warm climate
- Short term accommodation provided
- Golden beaches and hot summers
Start date: As soon as possible
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
Wanaka
- On-call, after hours position
- Close to amazing ski fields
- Beautiful majestic mountains and scenic lake
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
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.