International Haematologists - New Zealand roles

You care for patients across some of the most complex and meaningful moments in medicine. Now it's time to find the same depth, balance and professional satisfaction in your own career.

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Haematologists work in collaborative, patient-focused environments where clinical relationships, scope of practice and collegial culture set us apart from large overseas centres. We're welcoming qualified Haematologists to join teams delivering high-quality care to communities across New Zealand.

Here, you'll have the time and autonomy to practise medicine the way it should be, with genuine patient connections, diverse clinical work and strong multidisciplinary support.

What makes haematology different in New Zealand

Enhanced patient engagement

New Zealand's healthcare system enables continuity of care and meaningful clinician–patient relationships. Key differences include:

• More time per patient compared with large international centres
• Thorough assessment without time pressure
• Comprehensive informed consent processes
• Meaningful involvement of patients and families or whānau in treatment decisions
• Stronger therapeutic relationships that support improved outcomes

Comprehensive scope of practice

Unlike highly subspecialised international roles, you'll maintain a broad and rewarding clinical scope:

• Manage complex tertiary cases including transplantation and acute leukaemia
• Remain actively involved in general haematology and outpatient services
• Contribute to clinical and laboratory haematology
• Participate in on-call rosters covering comprehensive haematology care rather than narrow subspecialty consultation

This breadth is particularly valued by North American-trained specialists seeking a return to holistic clinical medicine.

Collegial clinical culture

Haematology departments across New Zealand operate with collaborative, non-hierarchical structures:

• Open communication and shared decision-making
• Regular peer review and departmental audit activities
• Supportive quality assurance programmes
• Teaching and supervision recognised as core consultant responsibilities

Opportunities across Health New Zealand

Haematologists work in secondary and tertiary hospitals across the motu, delivering both advanced subspecialty care and comprehensive general haematology.

Clinical services may include:

• Autologous stem cell transplantation
• Acute leukaemia and lymphoma
• Haemostasis and thrombosis
• Plasma exchange
• Bleeding disorders
• General clinical and laboratory haematology

You'll manage inpatient and outpatient services, contribute to multidisciplinary tumour boards, participate in active clinical trials programmes and provide clinical supervision to trainees.

Many centres hold Royal Australasian College of Physicians training accreditation, with teaching and mentorship embedded naturally into everyday practice.

What it's like to work here

Haematologists at Health New Zealand are valued clinical leaders within multidisciplinary teams. You'll work alongside experienced nursing, laboratory and allied health colleagues in well-supported services.

You'll benefit from:

• Supportive, team-based environments
• Collegial departments with shared clinical responsibility
• Protected non-clinical time
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and research
• Flexible work options depending on location and service

We're committed to supporting your career development, wellbeing and work–life balance.

Salary, benefits and leave

Salary:

• The average salary package for Haematologists 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 Haematologist in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.

International applicants typically hold qualifications comparable to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Haematology and meet MCNZ requirements for vocational registration.

All internationally trained Haematologists are granted provisional vocational registration initially and complete a period of supervised practice before progressing to full vocational registration.

Call New Zealand home

If you receive a job offer, our Health Immigration Service provides free support for you and your family including immigration and relocation advice.

New Zealand offers vibrant cities, coastal escapes, alpine adventures and a strong sense of community. Whether you're seeking professional fulfilment, lifestyle balance or both, your new life in New Zealand awaits.