Head Medical is seeking post-foundation doctors for an exciting General Medicine positions in the vibrant city of Hamilton.
- Tertiary referral centre and large teaching hospital with 600 beds
- Vibrant city lifestyle with cafés, restaurants, cultural events, and live sport
- Easy access to North Island adventures - beaches, lakes, national parks, and mountains
- Salary: NZD $106,672 - $121,920 per annum (RDA agreement)
- 12-month contract commencing February 2026
Join a high-performing team in a busy tertiary hospital and gain hands-on experience across a broad range of specialties, while enjoying stunning scenery and North Island adventures right on your doorstep.
The Role
Hamilton’s Waikato Hospital is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary teaching hospitals, providing local services for 200,000 people and tertiary services for a regional population of approximately 900,000. Waikato has the largest Māori population and the third largest Pacific population in New Zealand
Successful candidates may rotate through specialties including:
- General Medicine, Cardiology, Haematology, Medical Oncology, Medical Reliever
- Dermatology, Renal, Respiratory, Geriatrics, Rheumatology
- Palliative Care, Diabetes, and Neurology
This role is ideal for motivated resident doctors seeking a dynamic, fast-paced environment with excellent learning and professional development opportunities.
The Location
Located along the Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand’s fourth-largest city and one of its fastest-growing. It combines urban convenience with natural beauty:
- Surfing in Raglan, beaches at Mount Maunganui, and the Coromandel Peninsula
- Skiing at Turangi or Whakapapa during winter
- Geothermal adventures in Rotorua
- Major sporting events, including international rugby and national rowing at Lake Karapiro
- Family-friendly attractions such as the famous Hobbiton movie set
Hamilton offers a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxed city living, making it an ideal location for doctors relocating to New Zealand.
Find out more about the lifestyle in Hamilton here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.