Locum GP / ED Opportunities in New Zealand
- Flexible locum opportunities across New Zealand in various clinical settings.
- Open to all contract lengths from short-term to longer placements.
- Support provided for registration, travel, and accommodation arrangements.
Opportunities across GP, Urgent Care, Emergency Departments & Rural Medicine. Flexible contracts across New Zealand – apply or get in touch to learn more.
Are you an Australian-based GP, Urgent Care Doctor, Emergency Physician, Rural Generalist, or FACEM looking for a change of pace?
We’re working with healthcare providers across New Zealand to offer a range of flexible locum opportunities — spanning primary care, urgent care, emergency departments, and rural hospital settings across both the North and South Islands.
Available Opportunities
- We are recruiting across a variety of clinical environments, including:
- General Practice (including GPs with urgent care / emergency experience)
- Urgent Care Clinics
- Emergency Departments (metro, regional and rural hospitals)
- Rural Hospital & Rural Generalist roles
Locations include:
- Major centres such as Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
- Regional towns and coastal communities
- Rural and remote locations across New Zealand
Why Consider Locum Work in New Zealand?
- Gain exposure to different clinical settings and patient populations across New Zealand’s healthcare system
- Combine locum work with the opportunity to explore New Zealand’s lifestyle, from city living to outdoor destinations
- Work in locations known for natural beauty, outdoor lifestyle, and strong community feel
What’s on Offer
- Open to all contract lengths - from short-term cover to longer placements
- Flexible locum contracts tailored to your availability
- Opportunities across metro, regional, and rural settings
- Supportive, well-resourced clinical teams
- Dedicated support with:
- MCNZ registration guidance
- Travel and accommodation arrangements
- Onboarding and relocation logistics
Who We’re Looking For
- FRACGP / FACRRM / FACEM, or equivalent
- Urgent Care Doctors, Emergency Physicians, or Rural Generalists
- GPs with urgent care or emergency experience welcome
- Confident working across a mix of clinical presentations
- Adaptable and keen to experience different healthcare settings
Interested?
Apply now or contact Carla Smith at Prospero Health & Social Care for a confidential discussion about current and upcoming locum opportunities across New Zealand.
About Prospero Health & Social Care
Prospero is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency partnering with providers across New Zealand. We support Australian and international clinicians to secure high-quality locum opportunities across a wide range of clinical settings.
From registration through to arrival, we’ll support you every step of the way.
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