Locum GP / ED Opportunities in New Zealand

Opportunities across GP, Urgent Care, Emergency Departments & Rural Medicine. Flexible contracts across New Zealand – apply or get in touch to learn more.

Are you an Australian-based GP, Urgent Care Doctor, Emergency Physician, Rural Generalist, or FACEM looking for a change of pace?

We’re working with healthcare providers across New Zealand to offer a range of flexible locum opportunities — spanning primary care, urgent care, emergency departments, and rural hospital settings across both the North and South Islands.

Available Opportunities
 

• We are recruiting across a variety of clinical environments, including:
• General Practice (including GPs with urgent care / emergency experience)
• Urgent Care Clinics
• Emergency Departments (metro, regional and rural hospitals)
• Rural Hospital & Rural Generalist roles

Locations include:
 

• Major centres such as Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
• Regional towns and coastal communities
• Rural and remote locations across New Zealand

Why Consider Locum Work in New Zealand?
 

• Gain exposure to different clinical settings and patient populations across New Zealand’s healthcare system
• Combine locum work with the opportunity to explore New Zealand’s lifestyle, from city living to outdoor destinations
• Work in locations known for natural beauty, outdoor lifestyle, and strong community feel

What’s on Offer
 

• Open to all contract lengths - from short-term cover to longer placements
• Flexible locum contracts tailored to your availability
• Opportunities across metro, regional, and rural settings
• Supportive, well-resourced clinical teams
• Dedicated support with:
• MCNZ registration guidance
• Travel and accommodation arrangements
• Onboarding and relocation logistics

Who We’re Looking For
 

• FRACGP / FACRRM / FACEM, or equivalent
• Urgent Care Doctors, Emergency Physicians, or Rural Generalists
• GPs with urgent care or emergency experience welcome
• Confident working across a mix of clinical presentations
• Adaptable and keen to experience different healthcare settings

Interested?

Apply now or contact Carla Smith at Prospero Health & Social Care for a confidential discussion about current and upcoming locum opportunities across New Zealand.

About Prospero Health & Social Care

Prospero is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency partnering with providers across New Zealand. We support Australian and international clinicians to secure high-quality locum opportunities across a wide range of clinical settings.

From registration through to arrival, we’ll support you every step of the way.