Cross the ditch for a better rhythm of life.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is inviting Australian-trained Intensive Care Registrars to join
us for the 2027 training year.
If you're looking to trade high-pressure rosters for a system that values your time, your clinical autonomy,
and your life outside the hospital, New Zealand is ready for you.
Why Australian Registrars are Moving to NZ
Contracted for Balance: Enjoy 6 weeks of annual leave plus 12 public holidays.
Our rosters are designed to ensure you actually have the energy to hike, ski, or surf the
landscapes you've been eyeing.
A Familiar, Supportive System: You'll find clinical standards and a collegiate culture very
similar to home, but with a focus on clinical autonomy and a less adversarial practice
environment thanks to our "no-fault" ACC system.
A Seamless Step for Your Career: Moving across the Tasman as a Registrar is a simple
lateral move. Because our health systems and vocational training requirements are closely
aligned, your clinical time in New Zealand counts fully toward your experience and career
seniority.
Financial Certainty: Say goodbye to chasing un-rostered overtime. Our run category
system means your rostered nights and weekends are already built into a transparent,
predictable salary, offering you clear financial certainty from day one.
Practice with Confidence: Leave the stress of defensive medicine behind. New Zealand's
unique "no-fault" ACC system provides comprehensive cover for patient injuries without the
need to prove negligence, allowing you to focus on high-quality patient care in a supportive,
non-litigious culture.
Choose Your Location: Most Intensive Care Registrar vacancies are located in Auckland.
However, we encourage you to explore other listings where you may find roles in our
regional districts, where you can gain hands-on experience and enjoy close-knit
communities.
The "Trans-Tasman" Advantage
Moving to New Zealand is often easier than moving between Australian states:
Registration Simplicity: Australian-trained doctors follow our most streamlined registration
path. If you've completed your internship, the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act
(TTMRA) pathway makes the move seamless with minimal paperwork.
Immediate Rights: As an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you have the immediate
right to live and work in New Zealand, accessing domestic rates for services, health, and
schooling from day one.
Direct Path to Residency: For those looking long term, doctors are on Tier 1 of
Immigration NZ's Green List, offering a "Straight to Residence" pathway that secures your
future in New Zealand.
Closing Date: 08-06-2026