Careers in Health
A career in health offers opportunities like no other. Whether you’re in a clinical or support role, you’re making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders at the time they need it most. The work you do is filled with meaning and purpose - it matters.
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Grow your healthcare career in New Zealand
Across Aotearoa New Zealand, you’ll find a dedicated range of both clinical health professionals and support roles including project managers, IT developers and HR professionals - all working to ensure the delivery of a service truly close to the hearts of New Zealanders, their whānau and the community.
Wherever you are in your career journey, we have a role for you.
Find the most in-demand healthcare roles in New Zealand below, click each tile to learn more:
Photo location: Rotorua
Medical
Nursing & Midwifery
Allied Health
Scientific and Technical
Multidisciplinary Teams
Corporate and Support
Can't find your role?
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Kiwi Health Jobs works for you
When you submit an application, you will be redirected to Kiwi Health Jobs, our centralised recruitment portal. The Kiwi Health Jobs team are here to simplify the recruitment process by providing guidance, answering queries and connecting you to the right people in the Districts that you are most interested to work in.
Kiwi Health Jobs advertises a wide range of vacancies across the Health Sector, including vacancies at public, not-for-profit and private employers.
Photo location: Napier - Credit: Graeme Murray
"The opportunities we've had in our careers have surpassed our expectations"
ICU educator Wendy at Dunedin Hospital talks about her move from Liverpool in the UK to Dunedin, New Zealand and the positive effect it has had on her career and family.
"We have nurses from all over the world which improves the overall standard of care as well."
Hear from some of our critical care nurses talking about patient and whanau centred care in New Zealand.
Find a Job
If you see a role you like, contact our team by filling in the contact form with a link to the job listing, we'll work with you to get your paperwork in order, or you can apply directly.