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At Rightmove Recruitment, we specialise in helping overseas doctors make the move to New Zealand. From matching you with the right GP or Urgent Care role and guiding you through Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) registration and your visa, to relocating and settling into your new community, we're with you every step of the way.
Everything you need to start your medical career in New Zealand, in one place.
General Practice
Practise medicine where a rewarding career and an incredible lifestyle go hand in hand.
Build lasting relationships with patients and their families.
Acute presentations, preventive care and chronic disease management with opportunities to develop broader clinical skills.
From registration and relocation to your first day in the clinic.
Urgent Care
Prompt, hands-on care for patients who need help fast, without a trip to the emergency department.
A broad range of presentations in a fast-paced setting.
Make your own decisions, backed by a supportive multidisciplinary team.
A fulfilling career with time for life outside the clinic.
Physician Associates
Help shape how primary care is delivered as clinics look for new ways to meet growing patient demand.
Support patient assessments, clinical care and the day-to-day running of a practice.
Make a meaningful contribution to community healthcare while working alongside experienced clinicians.
Understanding the local system and professional requirements is the first step, and we're here to help!
Practice ownership
Build your own future in general practice and make a lasting difference in your community.
Shape how you work, build your team and set your vision for patient care.
Start from scratch, buy an existing clinic or join as a partner.
We offer advice on business planning, funding, staffing and premises.
Personalised, end-to-end support tailored to your experience, career goals and lifestyle.
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We match your experience and lifestyle goals with GP and Urgent Care opportunities across the country.
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We guide you through the Medical Council of New Zealand registration process, so you know what's needed and when.
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From your work visa to finding somewhere to live, we help you plan every step of the move.
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We're still here when you land, helping you and your family settle into your new community.
MCNZ registration
Your medical career in New Zealand starts with understanding which registration pathway is right for you.
The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) offers several pathways, depending on your qualifications, training, experience and where you trained. Each has its own criteria, and meeting them doesn't guarantee registration.
Start with the official MCNZ self-assessment to see which pathway you may be eligible for, then talk to us about your options.
For eligible doctors with recent experience practising in a recognised comparable health system.
For eligible graduates who completed their medical degree and internship in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
For eligible doctors who have completed the required Australian examinations and supervised practice and hold full general registration in Australia.
For doctors with specialist qualifications, training and experience seeking recognition to practise independently within their specialty.
For doctors coming to New Zealand for specific, time-limited purposes, such as locum work, postgraduate training or research.
Visas
Eligible overseas doctors may have pathways to work, and potentially gain residence, in New Zealand.
Relocating is a big step. We support you throughout your journey, from finding the right role to preparing for your move, so you can focus on your career and the opportunities ahead.
For doctors whose role is on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List. A pathway to living and working here indefinitely, and you may be able to apply from overseas.
With a job offer from an accredited employer, start working while you build your future here, with options for residence later.
Visa options for your partner and children, including work and study rights, depend on your visa and circumstances.
🤝 Tell us a little about yourself and one of our friendly team will be in touch. Whether you're ready to move or just exploring your options, we're here to help.
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You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong.
If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact us at cheryl@rightmoverecruitment.co.nz or call us on 021 736 606.
