Get an overview of immigration and professional registration requirements to work in Medical Jobs New Zealand. Our knowledgeable recruitment consultants will assist with all aspects of working as a Doctor in NZ.

New Zealand Immigration and Registration

For temporary work as a doctor in New Zealand there is one broad visa category. To find out more visit the New Zealand Immigration website.

If you are keen to come out for a longer period of time this is normally easy to secure. Contact your Geneva Consultant who will be able to direct you to the right information.

Health cover

Some services are free to New Zealanders but not to international visitors or workers on temporary work permits. Personal health insurance can cover the cost for healthcare not provided by the government and insurance may not cover pre-existing medical conditions. To be considered a New Zealand resident for healthcare purposes you must have been, intend to remain in New Zealand for two years or more and have completed the health requirements of the different visa categories.

Registration with Medical Council of New Zealand

New Zealand's Medical Council offers different levels of registration for different primary degrees and post-graduate qualifications. For the latest rules and regulations visit Medical Council of New Zealand's online assessment tool.

As a broad overview if you are a junior doctor from UK or Ireland

  • Graduated with a UK or Irish University medical degree, have one years' post graduate experience and full registration with the GMC or IMC then you are likely to be eligible for provisional general registration

Or if you are a junior doctor from a comparable health system

  • Achieved or exempt from IELTS with overall band score of 7.5
  • Primary medical degree listed in WHO World Directory of medical schools or ECFMG FAIMER Directory
  • Have relevant and comparable experience for at least 30 hours per week, for 36 of the last 48 months in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, UK or USA
  • Have full registration or equivalent in that health system

Then it is likely you will be eligible for provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

The process of registration in New Zealand is relatively straight forward and is normally completed with in 20 working days. Your Geneva consultant is well skilled at ensuring this process is completed as quickly as possible with the minimum of hassle!

More information on IELTs can be found on this article and in these frequently asked questions.

Specialists/Consultants

Senior Doctors who have completed their specialist training overseas may be eligible to apply for direct provisional vocational registration - this can often take 6 months to complete.

If you are considering a shorter term locum role you may be eligible to apply for registration through a special purpose scope. Your Geneva Consultant will be able to assist with this however do check the Medical Council of New Zealand's online self assessment tool.

What do I need to do to find out more?

Contact Geneva Doctors now and one of our experienced Recruitment Consultants will ring you back to discuss with you what is going to be the best opportunity for you now and in the future.

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