Consultant Opportunities in New Zealand with Pulse Doctors

UK/IRE-trained specialists: considering a move to New Zealand?

I'm building a talent pool of UK/Irish doctors who hold a CCT/CCST and are open to relocating to New Zealand, across a range of specialties. We're working with Health New Zealand across both the North and South Islands, so there's a wide choice of locations, from major cities to regional communities and we're welcoming applications from all Medical and Psychiatry Specialties. 

Why Choose New Zealand?

• Exceptional lifestyle — known as the 'Land of the Long White Cloud', New Zealand offers majestic landscapes and beautiful coastlines across the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island, with plenty to explore


• Work/life balance — many of the Consultants we've placed in New Zealand tell us the flexibility and professional fulfilment is hard to beat


• Choose your own timeframe — come on a fixed-term contract (12 months minimum) to see how you like it, or make the move permanent from the outset


• Simple relocation process — compared to other countries, the pathway to living and working in New Zealand is relatively straightforward, and Health New Zealand's Immigration Service provides free expert guidance on visa applications


• Fast-track residency options — most clinical roles sit on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List.


• Guided, simple application process — Health New Zealand runs a dedicated process for internationally trained candidates, so you're supported every step of the way


• Broadly comparable earnings, better tax position — Consultant base salaries in New Zealand are broadly on par with UK equivalents, and combined with a more favourable tax system, many Consultants find they keep more of what they earn

What's on offer

• Salary: The average total salary package for a senior doctor is around NZ$343,500, which is roughly £149,000. This includes on-call, overtime, superannuation and allowances. Base salaries for Medical Specialists range from NZ$185K to NZ$267K, with allowances on top that vary by location and service 


• CME and indemnity: an annual CME allowance of NZ$16,000, reimbursement of registration and practising certificate fees, and professional indemnity covered by Health New Zealand


• Leave: 6 weeks' annual leave and 12 paid public holidays


• Residency: Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of the Green List, so you can apply for residency before you arrive

What I can do:

• Talk through the market, roles and timelines in confidence


• Explain the registration process step by step


• Match you with opportunities as they arise

No commitment, just a conversation about whether it could work for you.

Interested? Apply today for a call back or email: [email protected]

Stuart Sutherland, Senior Recruitment Specialist, Pulse Doctors