GENERAL PRACTICE

General Practice roles in New Zealand

Explore current General Practice opportunities across New Zealand. Whether you know the specialty as General Practice, GP or Family Medicine, we’ll help you find locum, fixed-term and permanent roles that suit your experience, career goals and lifestyle.

Current General Practice Vacancies

Browse our current General Practice vacancies below. Select a role to view more information, or get in touch with our team to discuss what you’re looking for.

General Practitioners: North Island

Various North Island locations, urban and rural

North Island | Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary and benefits

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General Practitioners: South Island

Various South Island locations, urban and rural

South Island | Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary and benefits

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Virtual GP Locums: Virtual

Supporting various clinics, urgent care centres and aged care providers across New Zealand

Virtual | Locum
Competitive hourly rates

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Why work in General Practice in New Zealand?

General Practice offers the opportunity to become part of a community, providing ongoing care for patients across different ages, backgrounds and stages of life.

GP opportunities can be found throughout New Zealand, from practices in our larger cities to smaller towns and rural communities. Each offers a different experience, making location and lifestyle an important part of finding the right role.

NZDr helps make the process easier, with guidance around finding the right role, Medical Council registration, immigration and making the move to New Zealand.

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Can’t see the right role?

Not every opportunity makes it to our website. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll keep you in mind for roles that match your experience, career goals and lifestyle.

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Frequently asked questions

Thinking about working as a General Practitioner in New Zealand? Here are some of the questions we’re often asked.

Is General Practice in New Zealand the same as Family Medicine?

General Practice is the term commonly used in New Zealand for primary medical care provided by GPs. If you’re coming from a country where the specialty is known as Family Medicine or Family Practice, your qualifications and experience may still be relevant to working as a GP in New Zealand. Your individual registration pathway will depend on your training and experience.

Do I need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand to work as a GP?

Yes. To practise medicine in New Zealand, you’ll need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold an appropriate practising certificate. Your registration pathway will depend on your qualifications, training and experience. NZDr can help you understand what may be required for your circumstances.

What types of General Practice roles are available in New Zealand?

Opportunities vary across the country and may include locum, fixed-term and permanent positions in urban, regional and rural practices. The roles available will depend on your experience, preferred location and what practices are currently recruiting for.

Can NZDr help with Medical Council registration and immigration?

Yes. If you're moving to New Zealand and need a visa our own in-house licensed immigration advisor will help navigate the process for you and your family.

What can I expect to earn as a GP in New Zealand?

Remuneration varies depending on the practice, location, experience and employment arrangement. NZDr can talk you through the remuneration and conditions associated with individual opportunities.

What is it like working as a GP in New Zealand?

The experience can vary significantly depending on where you choose to work. A GP role in a larger city can look quite different from one in a small town or rural community. NZDr can help you understand the practice, community and lifestyle surrounding each opportunity before you make your decision.