Emergency Medicine Specialists

Emergency Medicine at New Zealand's Leading Tertiary Hospitals

Where major trauma, critical care and clinical excellence meet.

You thrive on complexity. You stay calm under pressure. You lead teams when every second counts.

Now imagine doing that in some of New Zealand's largest and most clinically diverse Emergency Departments, while enjoying a lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting Emergency Medicine Specialists for opportunities across Auckland, South Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

These tertiary referral hospitals provide specialist emergency care to large and diverse populations, combining challenging clinical practice with opportunities in teaching, leadership, research and service development.

Why Emergency Physicians Choose New Zealand

Complex cases. Real variety.

Work with diverse patient presentations and some of the highest-acuity emergency cases in the country. No two shifts are the same.

Shape the future of Emergency Medicine

Contribute to teaching, supervision, research and service development while helping train the next generation of Emergency Medicine Specialists.

Build more than a clinical career

From leadership and governance to trauma, simulation, retrieval medicine and research, you'll have opportunities to develop areas of practice that matter most to you.

A better balance

Continue practising high-acuity emergency medicine while enjoying shorter commutes, more time with family and easier access to the outdoors.

Emergency Medicine at scale

Our tertiary Emergency Departments manage some of New Zealand's most complex and challenging presentations, including:

• Major trauma and polytrauma
• Critical care and resuscitation
• Adult and paediatric emergency medicine
• Acute medical and surgical emergencies
• Stroke and cardiac care
• Neurosurgical presentations
• Regional and national referrals
• Retrieval and pre-hospital medicine

Alongside clinical practice, you'll have opportunities to contribute to:

• Registrar and junior doctor training
• Medical student education
• Research and clinical trials
• Simulation and emergency preparedness
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Clinical leadership and service development

Find a straightforward path to New Zealand

Streamlined Medical Council registration

Emergency Medicine Specialists trained in comparable health systems, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, the United States and South Africa have streamlined registration pathways with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

To be able to practise here, you'll need to be eligible for registration with the MCNZ. You'll typically need an overseas qualification comparable to Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM).

Our international recruitment team can guide you through the registration process.

Priority immigration visa pathway

Emergency Medicine Specialists are on Tier 1 of Immigration NZ's Green List, which means you are eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa pathway and may be able to apply for residency before you arrive here.

If you receive a job offer, our Health Immigration Service can support you and your whānau (family) with free immigration advice.

Salary, benefits and leave

Salary packages comprise a base salary based on experience, plus additional payments and employer superannuation contributions under the ASMS collective agreement. You can find more details on the package on our website.

Benefits:

• AUD ~$14,516 (NZD $18,000) annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance
• paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years
• indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ for public practice
• annual practising certificate, vocational registration fees, college memberships and approved professional subscriptions fully reimbursed
• complimentary visa and immigration support
• tailored relocation support to help make your move, if eligible.

Leave:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• generous sick leave provisions
• 12 public holidays plus time in lieu where worked
• 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the Government's paid parental leave provisions
• 2 weeks paid long service leave after every 10 years of continuous service.

Please note that remuneration packages are negotiated at the time of offer and reflect your clinical specialty, experience, and location.

Choose Your location

New Zealand offers alpine adventures, coastal escapes, vibrant cities and welcoming communities. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, great food, or a slower pace of life, your next chapter in a tertiary centre starts here - choose from:

Auckland Hospital

One of Australasia's largest emergency care networks, delivering highly specialised tertiary services to a diverse metropolitan population.

South Auckland - Middlemore Hospital

One of Australasia's busiest Emergency Departments and a major trauma centre, seeing more than 130,000 presentations each year.

Hamilton - Waikato Hospital

A leading tertiary referral centre serving the central North Island and providing specialist emergency care across a large geographic region.

Wellington Regional Hospital

The capital's tertiary referral centre, delivering specialist emergency care and serving as an important regional hub.

Christchurch Hospital

The South Island's largest tertiary hospital, providing trauma, specialist services and referral care across a vast catchment.

Ready for your next challenge?

Our international recruitment team can support you through registration, immigration and relocation, helping you find the right opportunity and location.

Complex cases. Advanced practice. Outstanding lifestyle.

Apply now and make a difference somewhere different.

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