Consty Travel and Tours: Recruitment for Medical Doctors (General Practitioners) in New Zealand


Role Details

Consty Travel and Tours is currently recruiting Family Physicians (General Practitioners) who are looking to relocate to or practice in New Zealand.


Salary: NZD 228,800 – NZD 360,000 (commensurate with experience).


Relocation Support: Up to NZD 15,000 for two people, covering moving expenses, initial housing, and logistical support.


Registration Assistance: We facilitate the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) registration process to ensure a smooth transition for qualified candidates.


Registration Requirements

Doctors trained or practiced in “comparable health systems” have a more straightforward pathway to MCNZ registration. According to the Medical Council of New Zealand, eligibility for the comparable pathway generally requires:


Completion of GP training.


At least 33 months of clinical practice before applying.


Our team provides full support in meeting these registration criteria, ensuring a seamless application process.


Comparable Healthcare Countries Recognized by New Zealand

The Medical Council of New Zealand recognizes the following 24 countries as having comparable healthcare systems:


Australia


Austria


Belgium


Canada


Czech Republic


Denmark


Finland


France


Germany


Greece


Hong Kong


Iceland


Israel


Italy


Norway


Portugal


Republic of Ireland


Singapore


Spain


Sweden


Switzerland


The Netherlands


United Kingdom


United States of America


Eligibility for Registration as a GP in New Zealand

Doctors from these recognized healthcare systems can apply through the Comparable Health System Pathway if they meet the following criteria:


Clinical Practice: At least 33 months of clinical practice (minimum 20 hours per week) in the last 48 months in one or more of these comparable health systems.


Area of Medicine: Must have worked in the same or a similar area of medicine at a comparable level of responsibility.


Registration: Must hold current full or general registration with the medical regulatory authority in a recognized comparable country.


Postgraduate Training (for GPs): GPs may also qualify if they have completed a formal postgraduate training program in general practice in a comparable health system within the last three years and meet the relevant clinical practice requirements.


At Consty Travel and Tours, we are committed to making the relocation and registration process seamless for medical professionals. Our dedicated team will guide you every step of the way, from securing employment to settling in New Zealand.