Discover a career as an Emergency Medicine Specialist in New ZealandYou thrive under pressure and deliver expert care when it matters most - now it's time to find the same support and stability in your own life. Whether you're looking for more time, meaningful teamwork or the chance to explore dramatic landscapes, New Zealand has something for you.At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you'll work in a system that values your leadership, supports your wellbeing and gives you space to thrive. We're welcoming Emergency Medicine Specialists to help deliver high-quality acute care across a range of hospitals and communities.Opportunities across Health New ZealandEmergency Medicine Specialists work in rural, regional and tertiary Emergency Departments (EDs) across Aotearoa (New Zealand). Depending on your location, your role may include:
Managing complex and undifferentiated presentations
Supervising registrars and junior doctors
Point-of-care ultrasound and procedural sedation
Supporting trauma, retrieval or helicopter services
Contributing to emergency planning and simulation training
You may also be involved in clinical governance, quality improvement or cross-specialty collaboration in your department.What it's like to work hereEmergency Physicians are respected clinical leaders across our health system. You'll be supported by multidisciplinary teams and have access to modern facilities, digital radiology and diagnostics, and increasingly integrated urgent care pathways.You'll benefit from:
Supportive clinical and leadership environments
Access to peer networks, funded CME and non-clinical time
Flexible work patterns depending on the ED
Opportunities to shape care delivery and team culture
A health system that values equity and sustainability
Call New Zealand homeIf you receive a job offer, our Health Immigration Service provides free relocation advice to help you and your whānau (family) settle in. Emergency Medicine Specialists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand's Green List, which means you can apply for the Straight to Residence Visa before you arrive.New Zealand offers ski fields, surf beaches, remote trails and welcoming towns. Whether you're based in a fast-paced trauma centre or a tight-knit rural ED, you'll find a role where your skills are valued and your life outside work matters too.Salary & benefitsBase salary: NZD $170,000 – $250,000+ (based on the ASMS MECA)Additional compensation: On-call, availability and penal rates where applicableYou'll also receive:
Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance (up to NZD $16,000)
CME leave (up to 10 days per year)
Six weeks of annual leave per year
Twelve public holidays (plus time in lieu if rostered on)
Paid parental leave and long service leave entitlements
Reimbursement of your MCNZ registration and APC
Paid professional indemnity cover
What you need to work hereTo practise as an Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).Most international applicants need a postgraduate qualification equivalent to Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or an approved overseas qualification.Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu OraTe Whatu Ora means "the weaving of wellness." We are building a single, unified health system that delivers equitable and high-quality care across the motu (country). Our people are at the heart of everything we do.We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all people – including Māori, Pacific Peoples, those from 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. Through collaboration, innovation and shared purpose, we aim to create a health system where everyone can thrive.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 call home.Apply now – and make a difference somewhere different.
