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.