Specialist & Locum Doctor Jobs in New Zealand
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Complete directory of medical specialties in New Zealand with salary data, requirements, and career information
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Comprehensive continuing care for individuals and families across all ages, genders, and parts of the body.
$160,000 - $280,000
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Community clinics, medical centres, urgent care facilities
Comprehensive medical care in rural and remote communities with extended scope of practice.
$170,000 - $300,000
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Rural hospitals, community health centres, remote clinics
Acute assessment, treatment and care of patients with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
$200,000 - $350,000
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Hospital emergency departments, trauma centres, retrieval medicine
Management of critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and life support.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Intensive care units, high dependency units, cardiac care units
Pre-hospital emergency care and patient transport by helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and ambulance.
$210,000 - $360,000
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Helicopter emergency services, ambulance services, retrieval teams
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.
$190,000 - $320,000
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Inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health teams, private practice
Mental health assessment and treatment for children and adolescents up to 18 years.
$200,000 - $340,000
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Child and adolescent mental health services, schools, family therapy centres
Assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders and legal aspects of psychiatry.
$210,000 - $350,000
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Secure psychiatric units, courts, correctional facilities
Treatment of substance use disorders and behavioural addictions.
$180,000 - $310,000
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Addiction treatment centres, community health services, rehabilitation facilities
Perioperative care including anaesthesia, pain management and critical care medicine.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Operating theatres, intensive care units, pain clinics
Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain conditions.
$200,000 - $350,000
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Pain clinics, hospitals, multidisciplinary pain centres
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
$210,000 - $360,000
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Hospitals, cardiac catheterisation labs, outpatient clinics
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system and liver.
Diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related disorders including diabetes and thyroid disease.
Diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and management of dialysis patients.
Diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory system disorders.
$190,000 - $330,000
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Hospitals, respiratory clinics, sleep disorder centres
Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases.
$190,000 - $330,000
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Hospitals, rheumatology clinics, immunology centres
Diagnosis and treatment of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
$200,000 - $340,000
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Hospitals, infection control units, travel medicine clinics
Comprehensive medical care for older adults with complex health conditions.
$180,000 - $310,000
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Hospitals, aged care facilities, geriatric assessment units
Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses focusing on symptom relief and quality of life.
$180,000 - $310,000
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Hospices, palliative care units, community palliative care services
Study of drugs in humans, including drug development, safety, and therapeutic use.
$190,000 - $320,000
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Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies
Medical treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Cancer centres, oncology units, outpatient clinics
Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, including leukaemia, lymphoma, and bleeding disorders.
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system including brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Surgical treatment of abdominal organs including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Hospital operating theatres, surgical wards, outpatient clinics
Surgical treatment of musculoskeletal system including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
$250,000 - $450,000
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Hospital operating theatres, trauma units, sports medicine clinics
Surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
$280,000 - $500,000
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Hospital operating theatres, neurosurgical units, trauma centres
Surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax including heart, lungs, and esophagus.
$300,000 - $550,000
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Hospital operating theatres, cardiac surgery units, thoracic surgery units
Surgical treatment of diseases of the vascular system including arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation.
$260,000 - $450,000
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Hospital operating theatres, vascular surgery units, interventional suites
Surgical restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body including reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
$250,000 - $480,000
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Hospital operating theatres, plastic surgery units, private clinics
Surgical treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Hospital operating theatres, urology units, outpatient clinics
Surgical treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
$230,000 - $400,000
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Hospital operating theatres, ENT units, outpatient clinics
Medical and surgical treatment of eye and vision disorders.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Eye clinics, operating theatres, outpatient departments
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the face, mouth, and jaws.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Hospital operating theatres, maxillofacial units, trauma centres
Medical care of infants, children and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age.
$180,000 - $320,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric wards, community health centres
Medical care of newborn infants, especially premature or critically ill babies.
$200,000 - $350,000
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Neonatal intensive care units, special care baby units, maternity hospitals
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and congenital abnormalities in children.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric surgical units, operating theatres
Diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in children from birth to adolescence.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric cardiac units, outpatient clinics
Diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children and adolescents.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Children's hospitals, paediatric oncology units, cancer centres
Critical care medicine for seriously ill children requiring intensive monitoring and life support.
$230,000 - $400,000
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Paediatric intensive care units, children's hospitals
Medical and surgical care of women's reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Maternity hospitals, women's health clinics, operating theatres
Subspecialty of obstetrics focusing on high-risk pregnancies and fetal abnormalities.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Tertiary maternity hospitals, fetal medicine units, ultrasound departments
Surgical and medical treatment of cancers of the female reproductive system.
$250,000 - $440,000
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Cancer centres, gynaecological oncology units, operating theatres
Treatment of reproductive hormone disorders and infertility in both men and women.
$230,000 - $400,000
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Fertility clinics, reproductive medicine centres, IVF units
Medical imaging and interpretation including X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
$200,000 - $360,000
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Hospital radiology departments, imaging centres, private practices
Use of radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
$210,000 - $370,000
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Nuclear medicine departments, PET centres, hospitals
Laboratory diagnosis of disease through examination of tissues, cells and body fluids.
$200,000 - $350,000
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Hospital laboratories, private pathology services, forensic facilities
Diagnosis and management of genetic disorders and hereditary diseases.
Clinical laboratory testing and interpretation for diagnosis and monitoring of disease.
$190,000 - $330,000
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Hospital laboratories, pathology services, reference laboratories
Diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, nail and mucous membrane disorders.
Medical management of people with disabilities and complex medical conditions to optimize function and quality of life.
$180,000 - $310,000
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Rehabilitation hospitals, spinal units, brain injury units
Prevention and management of occupational and environmental health hazards and work-related injuries and illnesses.
$170,000 - $300,000
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Occupational health services, industrial sites, government agencies
Population health, disease prevention, health promotion and health policy development.
$160,000 - $280,000
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Public health units, government departments, research institutions
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports and exercise-related injuries and conditions.
$170,000 - $300,000
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Sports medicine clinics, sports teams, rehabilitation centres
Medical care and health assessment of aircrew and passengers, and aviation safety.
$180,000 - $320,000
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Aviation medical centres, airlines, civil aviation authorities
Medical care related to diving activities, hyperbaric medicine and decompression illness.
$180,000 - $320,000
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Hyperbaric medicine units, diving medical centres, maritime facilities
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Data Sources: Salary information sourced from official New Zealand collective agreements (NZRDA, ASMS), professional surveys (RNZCGP), and government data. Data current as of January 2025. Complete official data coverage for 69+ medical specialties and positions.