Junior Doctors working in New Zealand

Working in New Zealand is not only good for career development but you’ll also have the chance to discover why New Zealand is so popular for its outdoor lifestyle, laidback attitude and natural beauty.

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If you are interested in a more cosmopolitan lifestyle we have positions available in the main centres.  We also have positions in the smaller centres if beaches, native forest and outdoor activities are more your style. Of course some locations can provide you with both as the attractions are never far away in New Zealand.

To understand what it means to be a Junior Doctor in New Zealand, we have provided a list of definitions of the terms used in New Zealand Hospital’s for junior doctors:

House officer/Intern - A junior doctor during their first year of employment after graduation.

Senior House Officer (SHO) - A junior doctor who has already completed one year of employment post graduation.

Registrar/Specialist Trainee/Resident - A junior doctor who has been employed before the appointment of registrar as a House Officer /Senior House Officer for at least two years. Depending on experience, a junior doctor may be eligible to work as a registrar in their third year post graduation. There are training and non training registrar positions.

Medical Officer/Medical Officer of Specialist Scale (MOSS)/Staff Grade –A non training position for a doctor who has not yet specialised or not yet gained a post graduation qualification, or an International Medical Graduate who is not eligible for a Consultant role due to the Medical Council of New Zealand’s registration criteria.

If you are interested in working in New Zealand please contact us to discuss options available to you. If you are looking to work in a specific area of medicine to accredit to your training back home we can certainly discuss the opportunities available.

If you are a doctor who holds a primary medical degree from the UK or Ireland we would be very interested to hear from you. If you do not hold a UK or Irish primary medical degree but have worked in the UK or Ireland for 3 years out of the last 4 we would still be interested in hearing from you.

Ochre Recruitment is the market leader for medical jobs in New Zealand. We provide a seamless solution for all doctors from overseas searching for medical jobs in New Zealand. Our highly trained consultants will work with you to find your ideal job and guide you through the paperwork to get you ready to enjoy your time living and working in New Zealand.

For further details or to discuss your individual requirements please contact us, +64 4 894 3320