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Healthcare jobs in New Zealand

Search medical jobs in New Zealand, healthcare jobs in New Zealand, nursing jobs in New Zealand, radiology and imaging jobs in New Zealand, with live vacancies, pay, licensing and work-authorisation guidance for New Zealand.

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319 current vacancies may match candidates in New Zealand. Regulated clinical roles require profession-specific approval, while work-authorisation eligibility depends on the employer and your circumstances.

Live roles open in New Zealand

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Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $134400/yr

Medical Chart Reviewer - Remote

Medical Chart Reviewer - Remote Location: Remote – United States Employment Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual e

Medical CodingChart ReviewHealthcare AIRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $134400/yr

Medical Records Coder - Remote

Medical Records Coder - Remote Location: Remote – United States Employment Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual ea

Medical CodingRemoteHealthcare AIICD-10

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $134400/yr

Medical Coding Author - Remote

Medical Coding Author - Remote Location: Remote – United States Employment Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual ea

Medical CodingAI TrainingContent AuthoringHealthcareRemote

Open to New Zealand · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to New Zealand · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to New Zealand · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to New Zealand · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to New Zealand · $115200 – $134400/yr

Registered Nurse - Remote

Registered Nurse - Remote 100 Openings | Remote – United States | Contract Compensation: $115,200–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual earnings depend on hours worke

RemoteContractNursingAIClinical Annotation

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $134400/yr

Certified Inpatient Medical Coder - Remote

Certified Inpatient Medical Coder - Remote 50 Openings | Remote – United States | Contract Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Minimum Availability: 10 hours/week Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 4

Medical CodingHealthcare DataRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $50 – $70/hr

Medical Coding Specialist - Remote

Medical Coding Specialist - Remote 50 Openings | Remote – United States | Contract Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Minimum Availability: 10 hours/week Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/

Medical CodingInpatientRemoteContractHealthcare Data

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD) – Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized fi

Life SciencesResearchAI EvaluationComputational BiologyWet Lab

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD) – Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized fi

Life SciencesResearchAI EvaluationComputational BiologyWet Lab

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provid

ChemistryComputational ChemistryAI BenchmarkingRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provid

ChemistryComputational ChemistryAI BenchmarkingRemoteContract

Working in healthcare in New Zealand

Use this guide to compare live vacancies, pay guidance in NZD, professional registration through Nursing Council of NZ, MCNZ, and current work-authorisation routes for New Zealand.

Roles commonly advertised include Registered Nurse, Radiographer, Physician. Search hospitals, clinics and other healthcare employers in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and check each remote vacancy for its stated location eligibility.

Use published collective agreements and employer ranges as a benchmark. Compare salary steps, penal rates, relocation support and living costs for the region. Common working languages: English. Requirements differ by profession and employer, so verify them before committing to a move.

Doctor working in a hospital in New Zealand

In-demand roles in New Zealand

These role families commonly appear in healthcare searches and current vacancies.

  • Registered Nurse
  • Radiographer
  • Physician

Medical job searches in New Zealand

Open a career guide or browse all current vacancies for this market.

Cities hiring in New Zealand

Each city page lists its own live vacancies, pay guidance and licensing notes.

Popular healthcare job searches in New Zealand

These are the role families we track vacancies for in this market.

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Licensing and registration in New Zealand

Clinical roles in New Zealand require registration with Nursing Council of NZ, MCNZ. Start the process before applying by checking the current requirements for your profession.

Common working languages: English. For remote roles, check the vacancy's location, schedule and licensing requirements rather than assuming local registration is unnecessary.

Registration steps for New Zealand

Your exact route depends on your profession and where you trained.

  • Apply to the New Zealand regulator for your profession.
  • Arrange primary-source verification of qualifications and registration.
  • Meet competence, English and recent-practice requirements.
  • Complete any required competence assessment before registration.

Work authorisation for New Zealand

A job offer and a professional licence are separate approvals.

  • Check whether the role is on the current Green List or another eligible pathway.
  • Secure an offer from an accredited employer where required.
  • Complete health, character and qualification checks.
  • Receive the visa before beginning work.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport or government-issued identity document
  • Degree, transcript and professional training records
  • Current registration and certificate of good standing
  • Employment references and an up-to-date healthcare CV
  • Language-test result where the regulator or visa route requires one

Check the official guidance

Sources last checked 17 September 2026. Rules and fees can change.

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