HTRN New Zealand

Love life as a locum

Experience the excitement and flexibility that life as a locum has to offer. If you’re a general practitioner or hospital doctor looking for new opportunities, register now to explore our beautiful country while doing good somewhere different.

Whether you are looking to locum full-time, part time or some of the time, NZMedJobs can support you in finding roles that work around your current job or lifestyle. We offer more rural practices and hospitals to choose from than any other provider. Go somewhere new as often as you like and experience working in a wide range of rural communities.

Why work with NZMEDJOBS?

We partner with Health New Zealand to strengthen the  rural primary care workforce across Aotearoa.

Shake up your day-to-day

Enjoy a lifestyle that only locuming can offer. Burnout and boredom can make every day feel the same. By ditching your usual routine, you can leave monotony behind and hone your skills in a rural community that needs you.

Discover more of New Zealand

NZMedJobs gives you more choice of where to work than any other provider. With access to 26 rural hospitals and more than 200 rural and urban practices nationwide, you can change locations, lifestyles, and experiences whenever you choose.

Build lasting connections

We make it easy to build lasting connections with the communities you love. We have close relationships with rural practices and hospitals around the country which makes returning to your favourite places as simple as letting us know.

Enjoy a flexible schedule

Whether you want to locum part-time, occasionally, or as your full-time focus, we can make it happen. We can create a schedule that works seamlessly with your current lifestyle or work commitments allowing you to locum as often as you like.

On your terms

Work with us on your terms. Our role is to work alongside you, supporting your medical career. Your location, your schedule, your rules.

Competitive rates & no fees

We’re a not-for-profit with no hidden costs and no agency fees — a completely free service for you and rural health providers. Lower costs for providers mean more flexibility for you.

Find your sense  of purpose & adventure

New Zealand is known for its breathtaking scenery but the demands of being a doctor can leave little time to explore the place we call home.

As a locum, you can make a real difference in a rural community and spend your downtime exploring somewhere nearby — whether that’s fly-fishing on pristine rivers or meditating in the mountains. With full support and guidance from NZMedJobs, you’ll enjoy freedom, flexibility, and the excitement of a career that truly fits your lifestyle.

TESTIMONIALS

NZMedJobs organised the locum placement with us for this run. They have a really comprehensive understanding of how the practice operates and likely which of the locums would be the best fit for both parties. From placement offer to confirmation their communication is always timely, responsive and thorough. There is never any uncertainty or ambiguity in the arrangements which makes life very easy for us at our end. This is very much appreciated and we thank them for their professionalism and approachability - always a pleasure to deal with.

GARY REED, CLUTHA HEALTH FIRST

NZMedJobs was excellent and has been a great source of information, support and help from the beginning of the process all the way through. Brilliant!

NEIL CAMPBEL, LOCUM GP

NZMedJobs was superb in balancing and supporting the needs of the practice and myself as the locum. Thank you.

SHARRON BONNAFOUX, LOCUM NP

Love life as a locum