Why you should work as a GP in New Zealand

New Zealand offers a truly unique opportunity to balance your career with an incredible lifestyle. Here are 7 reasons you should choose to relocate

 

Fantastic Work-Life Balance

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.

Quality 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  Vacancies

There is an undersupply of GPs training in NZ so there are a lot of vacancies throughout the country, even in the major cities and top holiday spots.

Opportunity To Become Practice Owner

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.

Streamlines Registration and Visa Process

The MCNZ Registration & Work Visa process can take only  3-6 months. 

Flexible Contract Options

You can work a 12 month contract through to a permanent move.

Residency Pathways

You are likely to be able to apply for permenant residency for you and your family as long as you are aged under 56.  You can apply for your visa whilst still in UK.