House Officers (FY2+) - Relocate to New Zealand

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. Find your pathway and move 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 six 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 time in New Zealand is high-value experience toward your specialty
• 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 and 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

How to apply

Ready to trade the commute for the coast?

Click 'apply now' to visit our website, view our live off-cycle vacancies, and submit your details directly to our recruitment teams.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters at [email protected]

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.