SURGERY
Surgery roles in New Zealand
Explore current Surgery opportunities across New Zealand. Whether you’re looking for a locum, fixed-term or permanent role, we’ll help you understand your options and find the right fit.
Current Surgery Vacancies
Browse our current Surgery vacancies below. Select a role to view more information, or get in touch with our team to discuss what you’re looking for.
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon: Auckland
Auckland Hospital | Health New Zealand Auckland
Auckland | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant Vascular Surgeon: Nelson
Nelson Hospital | Health New Zealand Nelson and Marlborough
Nelson | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon: Gisborne
Gisborne Hospital | Health New Zealand Tairawhiti
Gisborne | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Orthoapedic Surgeon: Whanganui
Whanganui Hospital | Health New Zealand Whanganui
Whanganui | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant General Surgeon: Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Hospital | Health New Zealand Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant Urologist: Invercargill
Invercargill Hospital | Health New Zealand Southern
Invercargill | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant ENT Surgeon: Rotorua
Rotorua Hospital | Health New Zealand Lakes
Rotorua | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant ENT Surgeon: Whanganui
Whanganui Hospital | Health New Zealand Whanganui
Whanganui | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant Urologist: Wellington
Wellington Hospital | Health New Zealand Capital and Coast
Wellington | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Why work in Surgery in New Zealand?
Surgery in New Zealand offers opportunities across a range of surgical specialties, with roles available in both larger tertiary centres and regional hospitals.
The scope of practice can vary considerably depending on your surgical specialty, the hospital and location. Whether you’re looking for a larger specialist service or a broader regional role, finding the right opportunity means considering your clinical experience and career goals alongside where in New Zealand you’d like to live.
NZDr helps make the process easier, with guidance around finding the right role, Medical Council registration, immigration and making the move to New Zealand.
Can’t see the right role?
Not every opportunity makes it to our website. Tell us your surgical specialty and what you’re looking for, and we’ll keep you in mind for roles that match your experience, career goals and lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
Thinking about working in Surgery in New Zealand? Here are some of the questions we’re often asked.
What surgical specialties does NZDr recruit for?
NZDr recruits across a range of surgical specialties, including Cardiothoracic Surgery, ENT, General Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery. Opportunities vary depending on current demand, so if you don’t see your specialty listed, talk to our team about what you’re looking for.
Do I need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand to work as a surgeon?
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, specialist training and experience.
I’m a surgeon trained overseas. Can I work in New Zealand?
Overseas-trained surgeons may be eligible to work in New Zealand. The appropriate registration pathway will depend on where you trained, your qualifications, surgical specialty and experience. NZDr can help you understand the process relevant to your circumstances.
What types of Surgery roles are available in New Zealand?
Opportunities may include locum, fixed-term and permanent positions across tertiary and regional hospitals. The scope of individual roles will vary depending on your surgical specialty, the service and location.
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 surgeon in New Zealand?
Remuneration varies depending on your specialty, experience, seniority, employer, location and employment arrangement. NZDr can talk you through the remuneration and conditions associated with individual opportunities.
Contact Us
nz@nzdr.nz
+64 21 288 6937
www.nzdr.nz
Auckland, New Zealand
