UK and Irish Doctors working in New Zealand

New Zealand is an awe inspiring country that has plenty to offer, from picturesque “lord of the rings” scenery, to adrenaline filled adventures and cosmopolitan arts, food and culture. A piece of outdoor paradise, New Zealand is an outdoor and food lover’s heaven.

Comparable in size to the United Kingdom, New Zealand has a population of only 4 million - making it one of the world's least crowded countries. It is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes it an ideal year-round work or holiday destination.

Get your life back in New Zealand? Learn to live again. See for yourself and experience the lifestyle working in Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud.

Come and experience the magnificent gold and white sandy beaches. Hike through tropical rain forests, take a jet boat ride down a spectacular glacier melt river, or enjoy skiing on the magnificent snow capped Southern Alps or even an active volcano.

Our country is unique with its geothermal activity and Maori heritage as well as being home to world famous sports teams such as the All Blacks. If night life or the Arts are appealing to you then look no further than our dynamic Arts and Cultural scene unique to New Zealand.

Living and working in New Zealand lets you experience life as you have never done before.

Whether you enjoy the bright lights of the city, the rural charms of a small town, or even the adventure of living in the bush, you’ll find there’s something here to suit everyone.

If you are a doctor who holds a primary medical degree from the UK or Ireland and/or hold the Membership or Fellowship of a Speciality College we would be very interested in hearing from you. If you do not hold a UK or Irish primary medical degree but have worked clinically in the UK 3 years out of the last 4 we would also be interested in hearing from you.

At the moment we are particularly interested in doctors who work in the following specialist areas;

• Anaesthesia (anaesthesiology)
• Emergency Medicine
• Radiology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• General Practice
• Psychiatry
• Internal Medicine and subspecialties

There are also a number of vacancies in New Zealand for Junior Doctors. If you are currently completing your foundation Year 1 or 2 in UK or Ireland we would be very interested to hear from you.

Ochre Recruitment is the market leader for medical jobs in New Zealand. We provide a seamless solution for all doctors from UK and Ireland 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 entire process. Whether it's working as a junior doctor or a consultant in a hospital or as a general practitioner in a rural or urban location there are many opportunities here for you.

At Ochre Recruitment, we NEVER charge any doctors for our services. In addition, your salary and benefits will not be reduced by finding employment through us. You will be paid the same as your New Zealand counterparts who were employed directly by the facility employing you.

We offer all doctors around the world the security of being able to take on a placement in New Zealand with the confidence of using a well known and respected company.

We have a number of years experience working for the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and in international medical recruitment successfully placing medical professionals in New Zealand.

Our expertise along with our sector contacts (particularly with the New Zealand Immigration Service, MCNZ and Specialist Colleges) brings together a blend of skills and knowledge that is difficult to beat. We bring all this experience and expertise together in matching candidates and employers and providing you with an unrivalled level of service.

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