Looking to find a calmer lifestyle
New Zealand offers the best of peace and quiet, with plenty of space to life the work life balance
Some great opportunities here
Here is a snapshot of opportunities and jobs that we have in Aotearoa, New Zealand for you to consider
Senior Medical Officer
All specialties
- New Zealand Wide
If you’re a Consultant, specialist or fellow, keen to explore the idea of living and working in New Zealand we would love to discuss the position and lifestyle you’re after and how we can help you achieve this.
Senior Medical Officer
Mental Health
- New Zealand Wide
We have multiple roles available for Senior Medical Officers in Mental Health in Canterbury, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Whether you are experienced in Acute, Community, Crisis, Psychiatric Emergency Services, Forensics, Learning Disabilities, CAMHS, Alcohol and Drug or MHSOP there will be a role to suit.
Senior Medical Officer
All specialties
- New Zealand Wide
There are permanent and fixed term roles available across a range of specialities both urban and regional with generous relocation packages. For more information talk with us now. We’re looking for positive, enthusiastic and proactive people with the ability to instil confidence in patients, families (whanau) and colleagues. Awareness and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential.
- Tonix RefTonix 2345
- Role typeSMO
- StyleHospital/Clinics/Community
- SiteNZ
- SpecialityMental Health
- Emailkate@tonix.co.nz
Northland
Te Tai Tokerau
Beautiful, unique, isolated and warm... yes, yes, yes and yes!
Beautiful landscapes with rich history
Whangarei largest town with 55,000 people
Rolling hills, farmland forests & coastal settlements
Smaller hospitals and clinics
Warmer year round being north
Higher % of Maori than NZ average
Domestic airport
Auckland
Tamaki Makaurau
Auckland is our largest city and urban area built on undulating land around harbours
Large cosmopolitan city 1.6 million
Mostly flat to undulating
Situated around harbours, and between coasts
Several large public and private hospitals
Warm humid climate
Large university and medical school
Diverse cultures
International airport
Bay of Plenty
Te Moana a Toi
Discover the beauty of the Bay of Plenty, right here on your doorstep
Lifestyle, outdoors and more coastal
Largest city Tauranga 160,000 people
Rural backdrop to coastal locations
Three hospitals (one a regional base)
Milder climate compared to lots of NZ
Domestic airports
Waikato
The heart of farming and agriculture
The mighty Waikato known for relaxed life close to Auckland, the coasts and the mountains
2hrs from Auckland, closer to mountains
Hamilton largest 180,000 people
Rolling lush rural landscape
Large hospital and small clinics
Large Maori population
University in Hamilton
Domestic airport
Mid Central
Middle North Island....
A large region with small towns and farming communities
Rural, farming country in the middle
Palmerston North 80,000 people
Not far from Wellington and the Hawkes Bay
Large university in Palmerston North
Smaller hospitals
Taranaki
Coastal and rural, with a rich history
Taranaki is a rural region, known for its iconic maunga (mountain), that's visible from every angle
On the East Coast of North Island
New Plymouth 30,000 people
Known for its surf and rugged coast
Smaller regional hospitals and clinics
Domestic airports
Hawke’s Bay
Te Matau-a-Māui
Experience the lifestyle Hawkes Bay has to offer
Fertile, rural, relaxed living around small towns
Napier largest town 30,000 people
Live rural with easy access to coast
Smaller regional hospitals and clinics
Mild climate
Mixed diverse cultures
Domestic airports
Wellington
Te Whanganui a Tara, our Capital City
Wellington has so much to offer, and options galore to live, work and play
Our capital city right in the middle of NZ
Wellington area approx 400,000 people
Around harbour & port at bottom of North Island
Two large hospitals & other private clinics
Large university / training institutions
Diverse mix of international cultures
International airport
Very good metro system to get around
Nelson Marlborough
Whakatū and Tauihu
With warm sunny climate, and being close to the coasts, the region is popular with those that enjoy the outdoors
Popular region to live, bring up family and retire
Nelson city 60,000, Blenheim 30,000
Rural and coastal mix of locations
Smaller hospitals
Known for its sunshine hours
Domestic smaller airports
Easy to get around in all towns
West Coast
Te Tai Poutini
If you're looking for isolation, sheer rugged beautiful scenery and small communities, Here it is!
Unspoilt beauty, & remote, how the locals like it!
20,000 people across 3 main towns
Close to the coast, with the alps just behind.
Small hospitals and clinics
Rains a lot, but gets the sun too
Small domestic airports
Canterbury
Waitaha
A wide range of options for living in the South, in and around Christchurch
Best of coastal, plains and mountains
Christchurch city 400,000 people
Flat, backed by port hills and plains to West
Easy access to Skifields and beaches
Large hospital / other private clinics & hospitals
Large university and medical school
International airport
Otago
Ōtākou
Discover the slower pace of life in the South, where it's smaller and easier to get around
Relaxed living the further south you go
Dunedin largest city 110,000 people
Large hospital and medical school
Colder region of New Zealand
Large university and med school
Diversity of culture less than North Island
Domestic airport
Senior Medical Officer
Mental Health
- New Zealand Wide
We’re looking for positive, enthusiastic and proactive people with the ability to instil confidence in patients, families (whanau) and colleagues. Awareness and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences is essential.
- Tonix RefTonix 2344
- Role typeSMO
- StyleHospital/Clinics/Community
- SpecialityMental Health
- Emailkate@tonix.co.nz
Northland
Te Tai Tokerau
Beautiful, unique, isolated and warm... yes, yes, yes and yes!
Beautiful landscapes with rich history
Whangarei largest town with 55,000 people
Rolling hills, farmland forests & coastal settlements
Smaller hospitals and clinics
Warmer year round being north
Higher % of Maori than NZ average
Domestic airport
Auckland
Tamaki Makaurau
Auckland is our largest city and urban area built on undulating land around harbours
Large cosmopolitan city 1.6 million
Mostly flat to undulating
Situated around harbours, and between coasts
Several large public and private hospitals
Warm humid climate
Large university and medical school
Diverse cultures
International airport
Bay of Plenty
Te Moana a Toi
Discover the beauty of the Bay of Plenty, right here on your doorstep
Lifestyle, outdoors and more coastal
Largest city Tauranga 160,000 people
Rural backdrop to coastal locations
Three hospitals (one a regional base)
Milder climate compared to lots of NZ
Domestic airports
Waikato
The heart of farming and agriculture
The mighty Waikato known for relaxed life close to Auckland, the coasts and the mountains
2hrs from Auckland, closer to mountains
Hamilton largest 180,000 people
Rolling lush rural landscape
Large hospital and small clinics
Large Maori population
University in Hamilton
Domestic airport
Mid Central
Middle North Island....
A large region with small towns and farming communities
Rural, farming country in the middle
Palmerston North 80,000 people
Not far from Wellington and the Hawkes Bay
Large university in Palmerston North
Smaller hospitals
Taranaki
Coastal and rural, with a rich history
Taranaki is a rural region, known for its iconic maunga (mountain), that's visible from every angle
On the East Coast of North Island
New Plymouth 30,000 people
Known for its surf and rugged coast
Smaller regional hospitals and clinics
Domestic airports
Hawke’s Bay
Te Matau-a-Māui
Experience the lifestyle Hawkes Bay has to offer
Fertile, rural, relaxed living around small towns
Napier largest town 30,000 people
Live rural with easy access to coast
Smaller regional hospitals and clinics
Mild climate
Mixed diverse cultures
Domestic airports
Wellington
Te Whanganui a Tara, our Capital City
Wellington has so much to offer, and options galore to live, work and play
Our capital city right in the middle of NZ
Wellington area approx 400,000 people
Around harbour & port at bottom of North Island
Two large hospitals & other private clinics
Large university / training institutions
Diverse mix of international cultures
International airport
Very good metro system to get around
Nelson Marlborough
Whakatū and Tauihu
With warm sunny climate, and being close to the coasts, the region is popular with those that enjoy the outdoors
Popular region to live, bring up family and retire
Nelson city 60,000, Blenheim 30,000
Rural and coastal mix of locations
Smaller hospitals
Known for its sunshine hours
Domestic smaller airports
Easy to get around in all towns
West Coast
Te Tai Poutini
If you're looking for isolation, sheer rugged beautiful scenery and small communities, Here it is!
Unspoilt beauty, & remote, how the locals like it!
20,000 people across 3 main towns
Close to the coast, with the alps just behind.
Small hospitals and clinics
Rains a lot, but gets the sun too
Small domestic airports
Canterbury
Waitaha
A wide range of options for living in the South, in and around Christchurch
Best of coastal, plains and mountains
Christchurch city 400,000 people
Flat, backed by port hills and plains to West
Easy access to Skifields and beaches
Large hospital / other private clinics & hospitals
Large university and medical school
International airport
Otago
Ōtākou
Discover the slower pace of life in the South, where it's smaller and easier to get around
Relaxed living the further south you go
Dunedin largest city 110,000 people
Large hospital and medical school
Colder region of New Zealand
Large university and med school
Diversity of culture less than North Island
Domestic airport
Looking for urban, cosmopolitan lifestyle?
Auckland is the place for food, culture, and communities where you can find your space!
Discover more
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New Zealand is a diverse country, albeit small in size! Use the slider to get a snapshot view of our locations, read more and find the place for you
New Zealand, Aotearoa, is the land of opportunity to discover work life balance and what it really means to live, work and play...Northland
Beautiful, unique, isolated and warm... yes, yes, yes and yes!
Beautiful landscapes with rich history
Whangarei largest town with 55,000 people
Rolling hills, farmland forests & coastal settlements
Smaller hospitals and clinics
Warmer year round being north
Higher % of Maori than NZ average
Domestic airport
Auckland
Auckland is our largest city and urban area built on undulating land around harbours
Large cosmopolitan city 1.6 million
Mostly flat to undulating
Situated around harbours, and between coasts
Several large public and private hospitals
Warm humid climate
Large university and medical school
Diverse cultures
International airport
Bay of Plenty
Discover the beauty of the Bay of Plenty, right here on your doorstep
Lifestyle, outdoors and more coastal
Largest city Tauranga 160,000 people
Rural backdrop to coastal locations
Three hospitals (one a regional base)
Milder climate compared to lots of NZ
Domestic airports
Waikato
The mighty Waikato known for relaxed life close to Auckland, the coasts and the mountains
2hrs from Auckland, closer to mountains
Hamilton largest 180,000 people
Rolling lush rural landscape
Large hospital and small clinics
Large Maori population
University in Hamilton
Domestic airport
Mid Central
A large region with small towns and farming communities
Rural, farming country in the middle
Palmerston North 80,000 people
Not far from Wellington and the Hawkes Bay
Large university in Palmerston North
Smaller hospitals
Taranaki
Taranaki is a rural region, known for its iconic maunga (mountain), that's visible from every angle
On the East Coast of North Island
New Plymouth 30,000 people
Known for its surf and rugged coast
Smaller regional hospitals and clinics
Domestic airports
Hawke’s Bay
Experience the lifestyle Hawkes Bay has to offer
Fertile, rural, relaxed living around small towns
Napier largest town 30,000 people
Live rural with easy access to coast
Smaller regional hospitals and clinics
Mild climate
Mixed diverse cultures
Domestic airports
Wellington
Wellington has so much to offer, and options galore to live, work and play
Our capital city right in the middle of NZ
Wellington area approx 400,000 people
Around harbour & port at bottom of North Island
Two large hospitals & other private clinics
Large university / training institutions
Diverse mix of international cultures
International airport
Very good metro system to get around
Nelson Marlborough
With warm sunny climate, and being close to the coasts, the region is popular with those that enjoy the outdoors
Popular region to live, bring up family and retire
Nelson city 60,000, Blenheim 30,000
Rural and coastal mix of locations
Smaller hospitals
Known for its sunshine hours
Domestic smaller airports
Easy to get around in all towns
West Coast
If you're looking for isolation, sheer rugged beautiful scenery and small communities, Here it is!
Unspoilt beauty, & remote, how the locals like it!
20,000 people across 3 main towns
Close to the coast, with the alps just behind.
Small hospitals and clinics
Rains a lot, but gets the sun too
Small domestic airports
Canterbury
A wide range of options for living in the South, in and around Christchurch
Best of coastal, plains and mountains
Christchurch city 400,000 people
Flat, backed by port hills and plains to West
Easy access to Skifields and beaches
Large hospital / other private clinics & hospitals
Large university and medical school
International airport
Otago
Discover the slower pace of life in the South, where it's smaller and easier to get around
Relaxed living the further south you go
Dunedin largest city 110,000 people
Large hospital and medical school
Colder region of New Zealand
Large university and med school
Diversity of culture less than North Island
Domestic airport
Southland
Are you really looking for the slower pace of life, with adventure on the doorstep
Yes its colder, but what opportunities exist!
Invercargill 50,000 people
Fishing, tramping, skiing all a short drive away
Smaller regional hospital
Domestic airport
Some of our many happy clients...
Telling their story and how they have found their New Zealand experience
Looking at nursing in NZ? Do it with Tonix!
Cara
My name is Cara, a registered nurse from Canada, now living and working in NZ which I am loving! The Tonix team have been lovely, with Kate A taking the time to get to know me then finding a well suited placement for me - an opportunity I wouldn’t have been able to find on my own.I am thrilled and excited to settle here
Nithya
“I am Nithya, a nurse newly joined in Waikato hospital, New Zealand. All credits go to Kate Nattrass from Tonix Agency.This wouldn’t have been possible without you
Feli
Today, four years after Emmanuel arrived, his sister Feli has arrived to join her brother and fulfil their dream, to work in NZFrequently asked questions
We hope these FAQs answer some of your questions. If you have any others, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Yes, most of our clients are based overseas, however we do work with candidates looking for opportunities from within New Zealand
Please search for us on Instagram, Facebook and our Tonix Website and read the wonderful testimonials from our incredible candidates we have had the privilege to support with their journey to live and work in New Zealand.
Hoping you will be next to come to New Zealand to live, work and play!
www.trademe.co.nz is the most commonly used website to use however you have to be in New Zealand to open an account with them. You can access it to start researching while overseas.
Once you have a signed job offer we will email you information on how to set up a NZ bank account and registered for a NZ IRD (tax) number.
Your references will be contacted once we are ready to present your CV to the hospitals. We will need to contact two senior members of your current team who you have reported to in the last two years. We will initially contact your referees via an email but only once we have your written or verbal consent.
Word format is best. Tonix is happy to review your CV and we can send you a template to assist you in updating your CV if needed.
Your CV should be no less than two pages and no more than four
This is dependent on many variables, i.e., your family situation, visa type and where you are locating to. Email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz for more information, specific to your situation.
You are eligible to receive four weeks paid annual leave per year, as per standard employment law, however some professions may receive more. NZ also has 12 national public holidays, plus one day of leave to celebrate regionally per year.
Your employer will assist you in arranging this as part of your employment agreement.
The majority of our candidates work in the larger North Island cities. This is dictated to by NZ Immigration law where our off shore candidates are only able to fill positions that cannot be filled by NZ citizens. The majority of our population lives in the upper part of the North Island however we take into account your professional experience, budget, family, friends living in NZ along with your lifestyle preferences.
Interviews are arranged at a time that best suits you and the employer through a variety of methods including WhatsApp, Teams, Zoom and FaceTime.
Due to international time zones, and NZ business hours, your interview is likely to take place either early morning or later in the evening.
We are sorry but we are unable to support your recruitment into a hospital you have contacted directly in the past six months.
We prefer to work exclusively with you. We will always keep you informed of where your cv is and what positions we have presented you to.
We will work hard to ensure we find you the best possible job and salary in a location that suits you.
Your partner will be required to apply for a visa, based on your visa, and certain conditions will apply. If your partner is a health professional, we can also assist with finding them employment.
Tonix is not licenced to give immigration advice, but we are happy to refer you to our licensed contacts, based in New Zealand, the UK and Singapore who will be able to support you through the process, as required.
The majority of our candidates do not require the added support of an Immigration Advisor.
The approximate cost of a basic visa and professional registration varies.
Email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz and we will provide you with more information.
To get your qualifications assessed email us on enquiries@tonix.co.nz and we will be able to offer you advice.
Your qualifications, past experience and the role that we secure a job offer for, will determine your fortnightly paid salary in New Zealand.
For a specific estimate, email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz and we will provide you with more information and support.
We are able to negotiate generous relocation assistance with the hospitals.
The agreed relocation amount will be reimbursed to you on commencement of your employment.
Yes. We can support your recruitment into either.
All critical care is managed through our Public Health System.
Our Private Hospitals provide elective surgeries, mostly Monday to Friday.
Shifts for both Public and Private hospitals vary from 8 – 10 hour days and a few are able to offer 12 hour shifts.
Yes. Tonix travels to the U.K., Ireland and Singapore annually to meet with our candidates.
We have a Tonix Office based in London for 2023/2024.
Contact us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz to register your interest and we can make a time to meet
Yes. Email us at enquiries@tonix.co.nz to arrange a time to talk.
It can take anything from 6 – 12 months depending on your personal circumstances and how prepared you are. The sooner you start your NZ professional registration process the better, as this is your first priority.
Yes in most main centres there is public transport networks of trains, buses and ferries.
You will notice that with a smaller population they are not as frequent, and so you do need to plan your days a bit more!
If you are working in the community then it is expected that you can have this to be able to do your job.
You can find out more about your current licence and how you can access a NZ licence here
Keen to make a start and see what’s possible?
Talk to us now, we are happy to guide you in the right direction.