About Us

We pride ourselves on delivering a friendly and professional recruitment service for medical professionals. We go the 'extra mile' for our candidates and always put your requirements first.

Accent Health Recruitment team

Why We're Here

We started in 2004 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Since then, we’ve grown to become one of the country’s most trusted specialist medical recruitment companies. We offer unrivalled employment opportunities and ongoing support.

By choosing to work with ACCENT Health Recruitment you gain insider knowledge of the New Zealand healthcare profession from a team who support you from the moment of first contact to long after your arrival in New Zealand.

Who We Are

Our team have in-depth knowledge and experience of the New Zealand healthcare system, with over 55 years combined experience in medical recruitment. Many of our team have worked both internationally and nationally within the healthcare industry.

Meet The Team

The people who’ll guide your move to New Zealand, from first enquiry to long after you’ve arrived.

Prudence Thomson, Founder and Manager of ACCENT Health Recruitment

Prudence Thomson

Founder & Manager

Prudence is the Founder, Manager and co-owner of ACCENT Health Recruitment. She is a Registered Nurse and has worked in the UK, Middle East and New Zealand. Prudence has over 25 years recruiting experience and has an extensive background recruiting overseas candidates. She recruits all medical staff and is experienced with registration and relocation, and enjoys talking to families and individuals about their plans to work and live in New Zealand.

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Kristin McNaughton, senior recruiter and co-owner of ACCENT Health Recruitment

Kristin McNaughton

Senior Recruiter

Kristin is a senior recruiter and co-owner of ACCENT Health Recruitment. She is a highly experienced recruiter who has worked in the healthcare industry for a number of years, with a broad knowledge base of the industry and a sound understanding of the registration processes for all healthcare professions.

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Hayley Cullen, recruiter at ACCENT Health Recruitment

Hayley Cullen

Recruiter

Hayley brings a 23 year nursing and counselling background with her, working across various specialties, with an extensive knowledge of the New Zealand healthcare system and a keen interest in supporting people through big life decisions.

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Melissa McKendrick, US-based recruiter at ACCENT Health Recruitment

Melissa McKendrick

US-Based Recruiter

Melissa McKendrick is a US-based recruiter who brings over 15 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. She has first-hand experience of relocating to New Zealand as a single nurse without existing connections, and later returning with her husband and two children — giving her a unique perspective on both professional and family relocation.

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Dominic McFaul, pharmacy recruitment contractor at ACCENT Health Recruitment

Dominic McFaul

Pharmacy Recruitment Contractor

Dominic is a pharmacy recruitment contractor for ACCENT Health Recruitment. He is a registered pharmacist and has worked in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, with a comprehensive knowledge of the registration process for pharmacists moving from the UK, Ireland, Canada and the United States to New Zealand.

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Not sure who to
speak to?

ACCENT Health Recruitment specialise in recruiting medical and healthcare professionals for jobs in New Zealand. We provide doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals a personalised service to help you find your dream job in New Zealand — get in touch and we’ll point you to the right person.

Get in touch:
Phone: +64 3 366 4503
Email: [email protected]

What People 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