New Zealand offers a truly unique opportunity to balance your GP career with an incredible lifestyle. Here are 7 reasons you should choose to relocate
Fantastic Work-Life Balance for GPs in NZ
On average you will work 4 days per week, so work-life balance is fantastic. NZ cities have deputising services or clinics that provide care for patients outside of normal business hours.
More time with patients
Doctor appointments are often 15 minutes meaning better quality time with your patients. NZ GP practices are usually private business owned by GPs the GPs working there.
Plenty of NZ GP Vacancies
There is an undersupply of GPs training in NZ so there are a lot of GP vacancies throughout the country, even in the major cities and top holiday spots.
Opportunity for GP Partnership
You will often get the opportunity to buy into the practice you are working in. NZ GP practices are usually private businesses owned by the GPs working there.
GP Registration Process – Streamlined
The MCNZ Registration & Work Visa process can take only 3-6 months.
NZ GP – Flexible Contract Options
You can work a 12 month contract through to a permanent move.
Apply for NZ Residency
You are likely to be able to apply for permanent residency for you and your family as long as you are aged under 56. You can apply for your visa whilst still in UK.
