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- What information does the Consortium require from me?
New Zealand Registered Locums
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Completed Consortium Application
Form
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Dates you are available
to work - Start / End Dates
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Current Curriculum Vitae with
copies of primary and postgraduate medical
qualifications and English translations if in a
foreign language
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Three referees and
full contact details
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Copy of current Medical
Registration Certificate / current License
Verification
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Copy of Current Annual
Practicing Certificate
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Evidence of current Professional
Indemnity Insurance
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Copy of Passport with
photo page
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Current New Zealand
Drivers Licence or equivalent
Overseas Based Locums
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Completed Consortium Application
Form
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Dates you are available
to work - Start / End Dates
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Current Curriculum Vitae with
copies of primary and postgraduate medical
qualifications
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Three referees and
full contact details
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Copy of current Medical
Registration Certificate / current License
Verification
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Copy of Current Annual
Practicing Certificate
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Current Professional
Indemnity Insurance
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Copy of Passport with
photo page
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Copy of current Drivers
Licence
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Advice on New Zealand Arrival &
Departure Dates
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Copy of NZ Work Visa if
already acquired
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An English
translation of any documents if they are issued in
a language other than English (the translation
must be by an authorised translation service or
professional translation).
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Please note you must apply
for your New Zealand Work Visa PRIOR to arriving
in New Zealand
When you come to New Zealand
please ensure you bring original documents for your interview with the agent for the NZ
Medical Council click here for a checklist.
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- How do I apply?
Click
here to view our Expression of Interest Form
For Completion of Medical Registration and
Induction
When scheduling your travel arrangements, please
ensure you arrive in New Zealand at least 5 working
days prior to the start of your locum contract
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- What is the registration process and how long does it
take?
See Medical
Council of New Zealand website
for full details of NZ Registration Process. Provided all
information is supplied in full and correct the registration
process can take approximately ten working days.
The Consortium will:
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Complete all relevant
verbal referee checks, clinical and personal
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Complete registration
applications with the NZ Medical Council
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Confirm work schedule
with you prior to confirmation of employment
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Assist with travel
arrangements and introduction to NZ on
arrival
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If required assist with
sourcing suitable accommodation as required.
(A) Medical Council NZ -
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- Medical Council of New Zealand Interview
- Notarised copies of
documents are not acceptable. Please do not bring these to your
interview.
- Original and correct
documents must be provided, as your registration will not
proceed without them.
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Please click here for a checklist
to ensure that you bring the necessary
documents to your interview.
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- What is the Remuneration Package?
The Consortium provides the
following:
Short Term Locums ( 0 - 182 days)
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Locum rate
for Contractors (less than 183 days) is a flat fee of:
NZ$400
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Accommodation
is provided
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A vehicle is provided for
most placements - fuel is a Locum expense
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MCNZ Medical Registration
Application is processed and fees are paid
by the Consortium
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Assistance with NZ Work
Visa if required
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RNZCGP Accredited CME
provided
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MCNZ approved Supervision
is arranged as required
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MCNZ approved Induction
is arranged
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Meet & Greet arranged
for Auckland airport if required
Long Term locums ( 183 days+)
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The Long Term
Locum (183 days or more) rate for an Employee is a flat fee of:
NZ$400 for
weekdays/weeknights Mon - Fri
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Although more commonly at
locums expense, a vehicle may be provided with
some placements, – fuel is at Locums expense
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MCNZ Medical Registration
application is processed and fees of NZ$360 are paid
by the Consortium
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Assistance with NZ Work
Visa if required
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RNZCGP Accredited CME
provided
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MCNZ approved Supervision
is arranged as required
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MCNZ approved Induction
is arranged
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For Long Term /Permanent
Placement - accommodation is provided for the
first 4 weeks of the long term placement, whilst
you source something convenient and suitable to
your needs.
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Assistance with
settlement of the Locum’s family
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Accommodation
For Short Term Locum Placement - accommodation
is provided for short term assignments. For Long Term /Permanent Placement -
accommodation is provided for the first 4 weeks of the
long term placement, whilst you source something
convenient and suitable to your needs.
Locum Family Support
We assist the family in settlement and schooling/pre-school
arrangements as required. And will host a family
barbecue for colleagues and their families with the locum (and
his/her family). Assistance with induction into NZ rural
life. See
what our Locums say
. - What is the typical On Call Roster I can expect?
In the northern region rural practices the norm is 1:5 – 1:6
On Call Roster. Although we have some practices operating
under a 1:1 – 1:2 roster. These are beach
resorts idyllically located with quiet On Call (except holiday
season). All but one of these practices are supported
by other general practitioners within the On Call regions.
- What will I need to work in New Zealand?
A current Work NZ Work Visa
If you are bringing family we recommend that each
member apply for their own NZ entry visa such as a Visitors
Visa, Work Visa or Student Visa. This will allow
multiple entry should you wish to travel outside of New
Zealand and then return again eg. visiting Australia
or the South Pacific Islands during your locum
term.
Please note when completing your
NZ Work Visa application form that General Practice is now
on the Priority Occupation List (POL). The
following link takes you to the NZIS website
www.immigration.govt.nz.
The Northern Consortium is officially recognised by the NZ
Immigration Service as one of two NZ agencies who can
confirm Priority Occupation List Work Visa Applications
(category Rural).
(A) Click here for New Zealand Work Visa Application Form*
- Can you find me work in other areas?
Yes, we can find you work in other locations. Whilst our primary concern is within the Northern Region
spanning Wellsford to Cape Reinga and including Great Barrier
Island, through our extensive links we can assist in
sourcing work for you at any Rural New Zealand Location.
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- Is the Continuous Medical Education (CME) provided by
the Consortium accredited
by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners?
Yes, the Northern Rural General Practice Consortium is an
accredited CME provider
by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
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- How does the accredited CME Points System work?
You receive two credits/ CME points per hour of training
completed eg.
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Topic
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Training Hours
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RNZCGP Accredited CME Points
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Cardiology
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3 hours
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6 points
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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8 hours
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16 points
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Surgical Skills
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8 hours
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16 points
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- Is there a cost for the CME and who can attend?
The Consortium are funded to provide CME to their members and
for the most part, training is free. If
there is capacity on our courses and it is appropriate for us
to do so, we encourage Medical Professionals who are
non-members to attend. We do charge a nominal fee to defray
costs.
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- What sort of topics do you cover?
Below are some examples of topics that may be offered
throughout the year. CME Calendar
Updates in:
- Cardiology
- Paediatrics
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Dermatology
- Surgical Skills
- Plastering and Suturing
- Primary Care Management
- ENT - Ear, Nose and Throat
- Disease Management e.g.
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Hepatitis B
- Heart Disease
- Cancer Management
- Palliative Care
- Debt Management
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