URGENT CARE MEDICINE

Urgent Care Medicine roles in New Zealand

Explore current Urgent Care Medicine opportunities across New Zealand. Whether you’re looking for a fixed-term or permanent role, we’ll help you understand your options and find the right fit.

Current Urgent Care Medicine Vacancies

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

Urgent Care Doctor: Hamilton

Central Hamilton Urgent Care Centre

Hamilton | Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary and benefits

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Urgent Care Doctors: North Island

Various locations across North Island

North Island | Permanent and Fixed-term
Competitive salary and benefits

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Urgent Care Doctors: South Island

Various locations across South Island

South Island | Permanent and fixed term
Competitive salary and benefits

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Why work in Urgent Care Medicine in New Zealand?

Urgent Care Medicine in New Zealand offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries in a community-based setting, providing care for patients who need timely medical attention outside of a hospital emergency department.

Roles are available across different locations and services, with the working environment and patient population varying between communities. For doctors who enjoy variety and acute care, Urgent Care Medicine can offer a different clinical setting alongside the lifestyle opportunities of living in New Zealand.

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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Frequently asked questions

Thinking about working in Urgent Care Medicine in New Zealand? Here are some of the questions we’re often asked.

What is Urgent Care Medicine in New Zealand?

Urgent Care Medicine provides treatment for acute illnesses and injuries that require timely medical attention but may not require the services of a hospital emergency department. The scope and structure of individual services can vary depending on the clinic and location.

Do I need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand to work in Urgent Care Medicine?

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.

I’m a doctor trained overseas. Can I work in Urgent Care Medicine in New Zealand?

Overseas-trained doctors may be eligible for Urgent Care Medicine roles in New Zealand. Your registration pathway and suitability for individual positions will depend on your qualifications, training and clinical experience.

What experience do I need to work in Urgent Care Medicine?

Requirements vary between roles and services. Relevant experience in acute care, Emergency Medicine, General Practice or similar settings may be applicable depending on the position. NZDr can help you understand the requirements of individual opportunities and whether they align with your experience.

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 is it like working in Urgent Care Medicine in New Zealand?

Your experience will depend on the clinic, community and location. Urgent care services can offer a different working environment from hospital-based medicine, while still providing varied acute clinical work. NZDr can help you understand the role and location before you make a move.