The Trusted Path to a Healthcare Career in New Zealand

Since 2004, ACCENT Health Recruitment has provided a free service for nurses, doctors, midwives and allied health professionals to relocate to New Zealand.

Medical Roles We Recruit For

We work with medical providers across New Zealand to recruit skilled professionals in a wide range of disciplines. See the roles we recruit for in each specialty. Explore by Profession:

Doctors

Whether you’re a GP, specialist, or hospital doctor, we help you explore rewarding medical jobs that match your qualifications, career aspirations, preferred location, and long-term lifestyle goals.

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Allied Health

Whether you’re a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, radiographer, dietitian, psychologist, pharmacist, or speech language therapist, we connect you with opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and personal ambitions.

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Operating Department Practitioners

Whether you’re an operating department practitioner, anaesthetic technician, or theatre professional, we help you secure rewarding medical job opportunities, with guidance throughout registration, relocation, and settling into life in New Zealand.

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Nurses & Midwives

Whether you’re an experienced nurse or midwife in theatre, mental health, palliative care, or another speciality, we’d love to help you secure your next role — provided you’re flexible on location and timing, with ideally 2+ years’ experience.

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Real Placements, Real Stories

Ophthalmologist

My advice to others considering the move is simple: take the time to make a firm decision, and once ...

James – The Radiologist

It took some 3-4 months to organise this working holiday. Negotiating the various hurdles would cert...

Sagi – GP

"A huge thank you once again to Hayley and Accent Health Recruitment for their ongoing support and g...

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What Our Candidates Say

"I still feel that I can contact Accent Health Recruitment for advice, even after 10 months of living in New Zealand."

Jacque

Occupational Therapist

"ACCENT Health Recruitment were so helpful every step of the way - including interview preparation, applying for registration, visa application and looking for accommodation"

Debbie

Anaesthetic Technician

"Prudence from Accent was really helpful in making this move happen. She was able to find both my husband and I amazing jobs in the same city, at the same time (which we didn’t think would be possible)! "

Rachel

Speech Language Therapist

"This was simply amazing and probably the best experience of my entire career…. being situated amidst mountains, stunning skies, raging rivers, the Pacific Ocean and being able to watch the little blue penguins come ashore at dusk……there’s more, lots more but I don’t have the space to list them all here"

Jill

Radiographer

Benefits of Medical Recruitment Agencies

Faster Job Search
We streamline the hiring process by matching your skills with suitable employers, helping you secure relevant opportunities more efficiently and confidently.

Industry Knowledge and Insights
Specialist recruiters understand medical industry requirements, current hiring trends, and employer expectations, enabling you to make informed career decisions with confidence.

Access to Trusted Employers
We work with established medical organisations, helping you connect with reputable employers that offer rewarding career opportunities and supportive working environments.

Time-Saving Recruitment Process
Recruiters simplify your job search by identifying suitable vacancies, coordinating interviews, and managing communication with employers, allowing you to focus on your professional commitments.

Relocation and End-to-End Assistance
From professional registration and visa guidance to CV preparation, accommodation, and schooling, we support you and your family at every stage of your move — not just the job search.

Streamlined Employer Communication
We act as a single point of contact, ensuring clear communication between candidates and employers throughout the recruitment process, from application to job offer.

More Than Recruitment: End-to-End Support

Many professionals discover that securing a job is only one part of a much larger process. We provide comprehensive support throughout your relocation journey.

Professional Registration Guidance
We guide you through New Zealand registration requirements, helping you understand documentation, assessment pathways, and application processes.

CV and Interview Preparation
Our team helps you strengthen your CV and prepare for interviews, giving you the confidence to secure suitable medical jobs in New Zealand.

Visa Support and Guidance
We provide clear guidance on work visa requirements, documentation, and family visa options, helping you navigate each stage of the relocation process.

Relocation Assistance
From accommodation and schooling to banking and settling in, we offer practical relocation support to help you and your family feel at home.

Where We Recruit

We place healthcare professionals right across New Zealand, organised into the four Health New Zealand regions covering every part of the country. Click a region on the map to see local healthcare career information.

Thinking About a Move
to New Zealand?

Talk to a recruiter who’ll take the time to understand what you’re looking for — not just what’s available.

Start Your Medical Recruitment Journey in New Zealand

Free, confidential advice from a specialist recruiter — the same guidance that’s helped 70+ healthcare professionals build a new life in New Zealand. Connect with us today and take the first step towards living and working in New Zealand with confidence.