You care for patients across some of the most complex and meaningful moments in medicine. Now it's time to find the same depth, balance and professional satisfaction in your own career.
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Haematologists work in collaborative, patient-focused environments where clinical relationships, scope of practice and collegial culture set us apart from large overseas centres. We're welcoming qualified Haematologists to join teams delivering high-quality care to communities across New Zealand.
Here, you'll have the time and autonomy to practise medicine the way it should be, with genuine patient connections, diverse clinical work and strong multidisciplinary support.
What makes haematology different in New Zealand
Enhanced patient engagement
New Zealand's healthcare system enables continuity of care and meaningful clinician-patient relationships. Key differences include:
- More time per patient compared with large international centres
- Thorough assessment without time pressure
- Comprehensive informed consent processes
- Meaningful involvement of patients and families in treatment decisions
- Stronger therapeutic relationships that support improved outcomes
- Comprehensive scope of practice
Unlike highly subspecialised international roles, you'll maintain a broad and rewarding clinical scope:
- Manage complex tertiary cases including transplantation and acute leukaemia
- Remain actively involved in general haematology and outpatient services
- Contribute to clinical and laboratory haematology
- Participate in on-call rosters covering comprehensive hamatology care rather than narrow subspecialty consultation
This breadth is particularly valued by North American-trained specialists seeking a return to holistic clinical medicine.
Collegial clinical culture
Haematology departments across New Zealand operate with collaborative, non-hierarchical structures:
- Open communication and shared decision-making
- Regular peer review and departmental audit activities
- Supportive quality assurance programmes
- Teaching and supervision recognised as core consultant responsibilities
Opportunities across Health New Zealand
Haematologists work in secondary and tertiary hospitals across the country, delivering both advanced subspecialty care and comprehensive general haematology.
Clinical services may include:
- Autologous stem cell transplantation
- Acute leukaemia and lymphoma
- Hemostasis and thrombosis
- Plasma exchange
- Bleeding disorders
- General clinical and laboratory haematology
You'll manage inpatient and outpatient services, contribute to multidisciplinary tumour boards, participate in active clinical trials programmes and provide clinical supervision to trainees.
Many centres hold Royal Australasian College of Physicians training accreditation, with teaching and mentorship embedded naturally into everyday practice.
What it's like to work here
Haematologists at Health New Zealand are valued clinical leaders within multidisciplinary teams. You'll work alongside experienced nursing, laboratory and allied health colleagues in well-supported services.
You'll benefit from:
- Supportive, team-based environments
- Collegial departments with shared clinical responsibility
- Protected non-clinical time
- Opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and research
- Flexible work options depending on location and service
We're committed to supporting your career development, wellbeing and work-life balance.
Salary and benefits
Salary:
- The average salary package for Haematologists in New Zealand is NZD $343,500 (AUD $277,675)
- Packages comprise a base salary based on experience, plus additional payments and employer superannuation contributions under the ASMS collective agreement
Benefits:
- AUD ~$14,550 (NZD $18,000) annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance
- Paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years
- Indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ for public practice
- Annual practising certificate, vocational registration fees, college memberships and approved professional subscriptions fully reimbursed
- Complimentary visa and immigration support
- Tailored relocation support to help make your move, if eligible
Leave:
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Generous sick leave provisions
- 12 public holidays plus time in lieu when worked
- 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the Government's paid parental leave provisions
- 2 weeks paid long service leave after every 10 years of continuous service
Please note that remuneration packages are negotiated at the time of offer and reflect your clinical specialty, experience, and location.
What you need to work here
To practise as a Haematologist in New Zealand, you must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
International applicants typically hold qualifications comparable to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Haematology and meet MCNZ requirements for vocational registration.
All internationally trained Haematologists are granted provisional vocational registration initially and complete a period of supervised practice before progressing to full vocational registration.
Call New Zealand home
If you receive a job offer, our Health Immigration Service provides free support for you and your family including immigration and relocation advice.
New Zealand offers vibrant cities, coastal escapes, alpine adventures and a strong sense of community. Whether you're seeking professional fulfilment, lifestyle balance or both, your new life in New Zealand awaits.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome all applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.
How to apply
Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please email our recruiters at internationalrecruitmentcentre@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
