Emergency Medicine Registrars

Emergency Medicine Registrars - relocate to New Zealand

Cross the ditch for a better rhythm of life.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is inviting Australian-trained Emergency Medicine Registrars to join us. If you're looking to move to a system that values your time, your clinical autonomy, and your life outside the hospital, New Zealand is ready for you.

Why Australian Registrars are moving to NZ

• Contracted for Balance: Enjoy 6 weeks of annual leave plus 12 public holidays. Our rosters are designed to ensure you actually have the energy to hike, ski, or surf the landscapes you've been eyeing
• A Familiar, Supportive System: You'll find clinical standards and a collegiate culture very similar to home, but with a focus on clinical autonomy and a less adversarial practice environment thanks to our "no-fault" (ACC) system
• A Seamless Step for your Career: Moving across the Tasman as a Registrar is a simple lateral move. Because our health systems and vocational training requirements are closely aligned, your clinical time in New Zealand counts fully toward your experience and career seniority
• Financial Certainty: Say goodbye to chasing un-rostered overtime. Our Run Category system means your rostered nights and weekends are already built into a transparent, predictable salary, offering you clear financial certainty from day one
• Practice with Confidence: Leave the stress of defensive medicine behind. New Zealand's unique "no-fault" ACC system provides comprehensive cover for patient injuries without the need to prove negligence, allowing you to focus on high-quality patient care in a supportive, non-litigious culture
• Choose Your Pace: From the tertiary hubs of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch to the hands-on experience and close-knit communities of our regional districts, we have roles to fit every career goal

The "Trans-Tasman" advantage

Moving to New Zealand is often easier than moving between Australian states:

• Registration Simplicity: Australian-trained doctors follow a highly streamlined registration path with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). If you hold general registration with AHPRA, the pathway is fast-tracked with minimal paperwork.
• Immediate Rights: As an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you have the immediate right to live and work in New Zealand, accessing domestic rates for services, health, and schooling from day one.
• Direct Path to Residency: For those looking long-term, doctors are on Tier 1 of Immigration NZ's Green List, offering a "Straight to Residence" pathway that secures your future in New Zealand

A competitive global package

• Inclusive Salaries: Registrar salaries are competitive and structured for simplicity. Your total salary is based on your run category - no more timesheet fatigue
• Full Support: We provide employer pension contributions (6% if eligible), cover your professional indemnity insurance, and may offer dedicated relocation assistance to help you get across the Tasman
• Professional Growth: Access protected teaching time, dedicated study/exam leave, and dedicated funding for your continuing education

Key requirements:

• Grade: Registrars
• Experience: Preferably six months in Emergency Medicine runs (Paediatric Emergency Medicine is counted), and a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a competent/comparable health care system
• Registration: Eligible for MCNZ registration

How to apply

Ready to trade the high-pressure roster for a better rhythm of life?

Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions, please email our recruiters at [email protected]

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.