Trade the grey commute for stability, respect, and the beautiful coast.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is inviting UK and Irish-trained House Officers (FY2+/SHO) to join us for the 2027 training year. Find your pathway and more into a substantive, supportive role in a system that values your clinical expertise and your well-being. Discover what it's like to work in one of the world's most iconic clinical settings.

Why House Officers are Choosing New Zealand:

• Contracted for Balance: Enjoy 6 weeks of annual leave plus 12 public holidays. Our rosters are built so you actually have the time to explore the landscapes you've seen on screen.
• Beat the Bottleneck: Experience a system designed for stability. While many global health systems face increasing placement pressure, New Zealand offers accredited rotations and consistent senior-led support, ensuring your time here is a productive period of clinical growth.
• Choose Your Setting: From the tertiary hubs of Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury to the hands-on autonomy of our regional and rural districts, we offer positions across the entire country.
• Accredited Training: Work in sites that meet the standards of major colleges, ensuring your 2027 year is a high-value stepping stone toward your specialty. Just wanting a gap year or a break? This intake includes both Rotational (training-track) and non-training positions!
• A Less Adversarial Environment: Experience a less adversarial practice environment thanks to New Zealand's ‘no-fault’ ACC system - allowing you to focus on patient care rather than defensive medicine.
• Path to Residency: House Officers are on Tier 1 of the Green List. You can apply for New Zealand residency before you even board your flight - meaning you'll enjoy access to domestic benefits making New Zealand a viable long-term home for your family, not just a stopover.
• Simplified Registration: Getting registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) is more straightforward than you might think.

If you trained in the UK: Graduates who have completed their medical degree and FY1 in the UK typically qualify for the Competent Authority Pathway - a streamlined, fast-tracked route to a Provisional General Scope of practice.

If you trained in Ireland: Graduates who have completed their medical degree and intern year, and hold current IMC general registration, typically qualify for the same Competent Authority Pathway.

A Competitive Global Package

We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your life inside and outside the hospital:

• Competitive Salary: Base salaries (Year 2) range from ~£34,736 - £65,640/~€41,478 - €78,381, These are total salaries based on your run category, meaning your rostered nights and weekends are already built into your pay.
• Security & Protection: We cover your professional indemnity insurance and provide employer pension contributions (at least 6% if eligible).
• Growth-Focused: Benefit from protected teaching time, dedicated study/exam leave, and specific funding for your continuing medical education (CME).
• Holistic Support: Dedicated well-being programs, relocation assistance, paid parental leave, and meals provided while on duty.

Key Requirements:

• Grade: Internship complete at minimum (FY1 in the UK/intern year in Ireland).
• Registration: Eligibility for MCNZ registration.
• Commitment: Available for a mid-January 2027 start.

How to Apply

Ready to trade the commute for the coast?

Click Apply Now to visit our dedicated hub, explore nationwide vacancies, and submit your application for the 2027 intake.