Consultant Opportunities
Kia ora (hello) – are you ready for the opportunity of a lifetime?
We’re looking for Consultants to join our teams in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Consultants | Senior Medical Officers
Join a progressive working environment that prioritises equitable, accessible, people-centred care in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We have opportunities for Senior Medical Officers to work in intensive care medicine across the motu (country). Senior Medical Officers (SMOs), are often referred to as Specialists or Consultants.
Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List which means you are eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa and can apply for New Zealand residency before you arrive, provided you have a job offer from an accredited employer, like us!
One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to experience nature, and outdoor adventure, with vibrant cities so close to where you live and work.
About the roles
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If you are an overseas trained doctor you will need to check your eligibility for registration with the MCNZ to practice medicine in New Zealand. Under General Scope of Practise there are 3 eligible pathways that can simplify the registration proces.
New Zealand and Australian graduates pathways
Competent pathway, such as the UK and Ireland
Comparable health system pathway
The registration process is unique to every applicant so we encourage you to visit the MCNZ website to learn about the registration pathways available to you.
For more information, please visit Registration Pathways
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To work in Aotearoa, New Zealand you will require an appropriate registration.
SMOs will need to complete a vocational training programme, after which the Medical Council of New Zealand may register them to practise within a defined scope of practice in a particular branch of medicine.
You will also need to have a current Annual Practising Certificate.
Other helpful links
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Refer to the Senior Medical and Dental Officers Collective Agreement for more information on remuneration and benefits
Most of our workforce receive a minimum of six (6) weeks annual leave and the salary is based on working 40 hours a week
Other benefits include:
Maternity leave for one year with six weeks full pay
Long Service Leave
Onerous Duties Leave
Ongoing Professional Development and Education
Research and Publications
Ideal career and lifestyle match just for you
Fast track to residency as a Green List Role
Expand your skills and career somewhere different
An opportunity to go beyond your comfort zone
Move towards your passion and adventure
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Register your Interest
Thanks for wanting to register your interest for critical care roles in New Zealand. Registering your interest means that we can discuss opportunities that suit you, your lifestyle, and your family.
