UK/IRE-trained specialists: considering a move to New Zealand?

I'm building a talent pool of UK/Irish doctors who hold a CCT/CCST and are open to relocating to New Zealand, across a range of specialties. We're working with Health New Zealand across both the North and South Islands, so there's a wide choice of locations, from major cities to regional communities.

Why Choose New Zealand?

Exceptional lifestyle — Known as the 'Land of the Long White Cloud', New Zealand offers majestic landscapes and beautiful coastlines across the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island, with plenty to explore
Work/life balance — Many of the Consultants we've placed in New Zealand tell us the flexibility and professional fulfilment is hard to beat
Choose your own timeframe — Come on a fixed-term contract (12 months minimum) to see how you like it, or make the move permanent from the outset
Simple relocation process — Compared to other countries, the pathway to living and working in New Zealand is relatively straightforward, and Health New Zealand's Immigration Service provides free expert guidance on visa applications
Fast-track residency options — Most clinical roles sit on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List.
Guided, simple application process — Health New Zealand runs a dedicated process for internationally trained candidates, so you're supported every step of the way
Broadly comparable earnings, better tax position — Consultant base salaries in New Zealand are broadly on par with UK equivalents, and combined with a more favourable tax system, many Consultants find they keep more of what they earn

What's on offer

Salary: The average total salary package for a senior doctor is around NZ$343,500, which is roughly £149,000. This includes on-call, overtime, superannuation and allowances. Base salaries for Medical Specialists range from NZ$185K to NZ$267K, with allowances on top that vary by location and service
CME and indemnity: an annual CME allowance of NZ$16,000, reimbursement of registration and practising certificate fees, and professional indemnity covered by Health New Zealand
Leave: 6 weeks' annual leave and 12 paid public holidays
Residency: Senior Medical Officers are on Tier 1 of the Green List, so you can apply for residency before you arrive

What I can do:

Talk through the market, roles and timelines in confidence
Explain the registration process step by step
Match you with opportunities as they arise

No commitment, just a conversation about whether it could work for you.

Interested? Apply today for a call back or email stuart.sutherland@pulsejobs.com

Stuart Sutherland, Senior Recruitment Specialist, Pulse Doctors