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Where world-class healthcare meets world-class lifestyle

Join Health New Zealand and take your career further in a supportive, team-focused environment.

We value progression, opportunity, and balance — helping you grow your career while experiencing the best of New Zealand.

Where world-class healthcare meets world-class lifestyle

Join Health New Zealand and take your career further in a supportive, team-focused environment.

We value progression, opportunity, and balance — helping you grow your career while experiencing the best of New Zealand.

Looking to start a new adventure in your career? We're recruiting

We have a number of vacancies available across the country.

Learn more about what a career with Health New Zealand can offer you.

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Radiologists

Learn more about Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist careers.

Radiology careers

Psychiatrists

Find a range of clinical Psychiatry career opportunities.

Psychiatry careers
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Anaesthetists

Learn about Anaesthetist career opportunities across the country.

Anaesthesia careers
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Clinical Psychologists

Discover career opportunities in our world-renowned mental health teams.

Clinical Psychology careers
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Cardiac Sonographers

Learn about Cardiac Sonographer careers across New Zealand

Cardiac Sonography careers

All careers with Health New Zealand

Discover all clinical and frontline career opportunities with us.

Clinical and frontline careers

Why join us at Health New Zealand? What we can offer you

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Discover a fresh take on work-life balance

Flexibility and balance to enjoy the Kiwi lifestyle and all that New Zealand has to offer.

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Discover a fresh take on work-life balance

Flexibility and balance to enjoy the Kiwi lifestyle and all that New Zealand has to offer.

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Work with our world-class models of care

Enjoy a unique work environment with our multi-disciplinary ways of working.

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Work with our world-class models of care

Enjoy a unique work environment with our multi-disciplinary ways of working.

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Specialised career path guidance

Recruitment expertise to assess your career aspirations and match you to a role.

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Specialised career path guidance

Recruitment expertise to assess your career aspirations and match you to a role.

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Support to embrace your new home

Settlement support when you arrive at your new home in New Zealand.

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Support to embrace your new home

Settlement support when you arrive at your new home in New Zealand.

Support for international candidates

How we can help you make the move

Whether you are looking to get started or already have your bags packed, our team can help answer any questions you have, no matter what stage you are at.

Dedicated immigration and visa support

Health New Zealand's Health Immigration Service offers free expert guidance on work visa applications, including Green List and Straight to Residence pathways, helping make the move to New Zealand as smooth as possible.

Our Health Immigration Service

Professional registration guidance

Before starting work, international candidates must be registered with the appropriate New Zealand authority, such as MCNZ, NCNZ, or OTBNZ. Health NZ provides support throughout the registration process.

What you need to work here

Transition support

From arrival logistics to finding accommodation, setting up bank accounts, and getting oriented, support is available to help candidates settle confidently into life and work in New Zealand. This includes practical guidance to make your move as smooth as possible, from day one.

Accommodation and housing

Family and lifestyle integration

Health New Zealand helps you and your family adjust to life in New Zealand. This includes school enrolments, access to healthcare, local services, and community connections. Ongoing support ensures you feel confident, connected and supported both professionally and personally. 

Living in New Zealand

You can ski and surf on the same day!

Brad

Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician

Taranaki — relocated from Kansas, USA

Explore New Zealand

Whether you prefer the vibrant urban centres of Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, the scenic landscapes of Otago and Nelson, or the close-knit community atmosphere in areas like Hawke's Bay and Taranaki, there’s a location to suit your lifestyle. 

Explore the regions of New Zealand

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Roles available with Health New Zealand

Find a range of clinical and non-clinical roles available across our 19 districts.

Explore our in demand roles

About working at Health New Zealand

Learn more about Health New Zealand as an organisation and employer.

Find out about working at Health NZ

Information for international candidates

Find helpful information on relocating to live and work in New Zealand.

Learn about the support available