Medical Jobs in New Zealand for Internationally Trained Medical Graduates

Medipeople is a specialist medical recruitment and migration service with a focus on assisting internationally qualified doctors and New Zealand based employers. We provide candidates with the widest range of job options and expert guidance with all legislative requirements.

What grade of doctors do Medipeople work with?
We work with doctors of all grades from junior through to specialist. The minimum requirement is to have completed a one year internship and have full registration in the country of medical graduation.

What specialties do Medipeople work with?
Our areas of specialty include Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, ICU, General Practice, Medicine, O&G, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Surgical Specialties.

Junior House Officer jobs often provide a combination of specialties.

What type of employers do Medipeople work with?
Public and private hospitals as well as medical centers and private practices. We work with large central tertiary hospitals, urban district and regional hospitals. We work with facilities on both the South and North Islands. Medipeople has established excellent relationships with a number of employees ensuring our candidates have first access to some of the best opportunities. Did you know that 70% of jobs are never advertised?

Who will work on my application?
Depending on your grade and specialty you will be assigned to a Medipeople recruitment consultant who specialises in your area. Once we have secured a position for you a member of our Migration Services will assist you with the registration and visa process.

Registering as a doctor in NZ?
Before working in NZ as a Medical Doctor you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Doctors with a primary degree from Australia are eligible for general registration. Doctors who have qualified in other countries may be eligible for registration under a different pathway. Check your eligibility on the MCNZ’s own self assessment tool www.mcnz.org.nz or contact Medipeople for assessment and assistance with your application.

Obtaining a visa to work in NZ?
Doctors who have obtained registration with the MCNZ are eligible to apply for a work visa or permit. Medipeople provides step-by-step assistance in organising your visa application.

If you are looking for a position in New Zealand please go to the left hand side of this page and click on Register with Medipeople now.