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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
We have multiple roles available for Senior Medical Officers in most specialties across Aotearoa, New Zealand. Whether you are experienced in General Med, Oncology, Rheumatology or others we are looking
Senior Medical Officer
Mental Health
- Canterbury
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
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
Senior Medical Officer
Mental Health
- Canterbury
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
- SiteCanterbury
- SpecialityMental Health
- Emailkate@tonix.co.nz
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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
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