General Medicine Specialists - New Zealand roles

General/Internal Medicine Specialists provide care for adults with a wide range of medical conditions in hospital and community settings. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking qualified General Medicine Specialists to deliver high-quality care across New Zealand.

General medicine roles in New Zealand

General Medicine Specialists work in secondary and tertiary hospitals and are involved in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. Clinical activities may include:

• Acute medical admissions and inpatient care
• Management of chronic medical conditions
• Coordination with allied health and specialist teams
• Outpatient and follow-up clinics
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and service planning

Depending on the role, specialists may also contribute to teaching, supervision of registrars, service development, quality improvement initiatives or regional outreach services.

What it's like to work here

General Medicine Specialists work alongside other physicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals. Hospitals provide access to diagnostic services, wards and outpatient facilities required for general medical care.

Employees are entitled to:

• Access to peer networks, continuing medical education and sabbatical entitlements
• Protected non-clinical time
• Flexible work options depending on the service
• Opportunities to participate in service development, teaching and quality improvement

Call New Zealand home

Health New Zealand can provide relocation support through the Health Immigration Service. General Medicine Specialists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, which makes them eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa and allows them to apply for residency immediately.

New Zealand offers urban, regional and rural centres for professional practice across the country.

Salary, benefits and leave

Salary:

• The average salary package for Psychiatrists in New Zealand is NZ $343,500.
• Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement.   

Benefits:

• You'll receive an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of NZ $16,000,
• paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years,
• your indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ,
• your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed,
• complimentary visa and immigration support,
• plus a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible.

Leave:

• You'll get 6 weeks of annual leave,
• generous discretionary sick leave, 
• 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked, 
• and 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks,

Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location.

What you need to work here

To practise as a General Medicine Specialist in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.

You will typically need an overseas qualification comparable to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Medicine and meet MCNZ requirements for vocational registration.

International General Medicine Specialists are granted provisional vocational registration initially and must complete a period of supervised practice (usually 6–18 months) before applying for full vocational registration.

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Te Whatu Ora means “the weaving of wellness.” We are building a unified health system that delivers equitable, high-quality care across the country. Our people are at the centre of everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all people—including Māori, Pacific Peoples, ethnic communities, disabled people and the Rainbow community.

Our values are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and our commitment to health equity for Māori and all New Zealanders.

Ready to make a difference?

Our international recruitment team can support you through the application, registration and immigration process—and help you find the right place to work in New Zealand.

Apply now—and make a difference somewhere different.