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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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235 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 · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to New Zealand · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to New Zealand · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to New Zealand · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to New Zealand · $30 – $60/hr

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical)

Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a

Medical WritingPharmaceuticalRegulatoryRemote

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to New Zealand · $96000 – $153600/yr

Medical Communications Manager

Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an

Medical CommunicationsHealthcareContractorRemoteAIMedical Affairs

Open to New Zealand · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to New Zealand · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to New Zealand · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to New Zealand · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to New Zealand · $288000 – $672000/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili

HealthcareLife SciencesPowerPointData VisualizationRemoteContractor

Open to New Zealand · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · $104000 – $166400/yr

Clinical Publications Author

Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten

Medical WritingClinical PublicationsRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

Open to New Zealand · Competitive

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO)

Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical

MedicineClinicalAIRemoteContract

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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