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.
 
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Locum GP / ED Opportunities in New Zealand

  • July 06, 2026
  • Locum
  • Australia
  • Temporary
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