How Good Together Helped a Rural NZ Clinic Find the Right GP
Finding the Right Fit in Ōamaru As the owner of a rural general practice in Ōamaru, Dagmar knows all too well the challenges of recruiting doctors to small-town New Zealand….
How a Conversation with Sir Ashley Bloomfield Got Us Thinking Differently About Doctor Retention
If early support is helping doctors stay in NZ longer in their first few years, what could we do, as recruiters, to help keep them here for the long haul?
Connecting on the Timber Trail
Without a doubt, a major drawcard of living in New Zealand is the possibility for adventure. Even if that means something different for everyone, you’ll be guaranteed to find it here! …
The Power of Good People
Why Retention, Recruitment, and Consultation Matter in Healthcare The NZ health sector has been in the spotlight recently, and the latest announcement of five key health priorities by Health Minister…
The Right Fit
How Good Together helped Dr. Sabrina find a new home in Oamaru Dr. Sabrina had already built a life in New Zealand, working as a GP in the North Island,…
Finding Her Perfect Match
Locum placements bring variety of location and teams, and add breadth and depth to your experience as a GP.
New countries in the Comparable Health System pathway
News just in! The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) has announced the addition of Japan and South Korea to the list of countries with health systems comparable to Aotearoa…
Planning Holidays in Your First Year of Work in New Zealand
One of the biggest drawcards of living in New Zealand is the abundance of incredible places to explore. But what happens if you can’t take a holiday during your first…
The Benefits of Inbox/Asynchronous Care
Asynchronous care is a game-changer in modern general practice. It refers to non-patient-facing, remote work that a GP can do to support a clinic and its patient-facing team. This approach…
Urgent Care Medicine in NZ
As doctors (and as human beings), you know that illness or injuries don’t pick and choose. They can happen to anyone at any time. Saturday sports and gardening projects are…
Best Practice as a Locum
Are you considering becoming a locum? From our experience, there are a few things that make this way of working work well. One of our most important roles as a…
Banking in New Zealand
The banking system in New Zealand is well-regulated and can help you manage your finances as you settle into your new life. Make sure you have the correct documentation to open a bank account, and take advantage of the digital banking options available. Don’t forget to plan for your future; your bank can help you get set up.
“What should be in my contract to work as a General Practitioner in NZ? “
For international doctors, it can be especially hard to know what should and shouldn’t be included in a contract. If you are a GP who is currently based overseas and thinking about moving to NZ, this post is for you.
Themes from Rotorua GPCME 2024
In my job as a medical recruiter, I spend my time connecting doctors and clinics across the motu. The relationships that we build with our candidates, clients, and industry leaders…
*Bring a plate
Along with a smile, socialising over food is an international language. No matter where you go in the world, food is how we show hospitality and care. Food features in special occasions, and in simple connections, like sharing a bowl of soup on the sofa.
Culture and Connection
When people imagine New Zealand it’s typically the mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes. And there’s no denying we do those well! They might have some knowledge of our Māori culture but travellers and immigrants are often surprised by how te ao Māori (the Māori way) is so intricately woven into how we do things here.
“We’ll give it two years”
A lifetime in NZ that started with a locum placement 50 years ago!
How can we better support our sleep ?
In this blog, Bernice Tuffery, author of “Sleep Easy” offers guidance on the all important topic of sleep (or lack of!) Times of stress, change and uncertainty often trigger sleepless…
Information that doctors should include on their CV
Summary of what information should be included in a doctors CV when applying for registration with MCNZ and for jobs in New Zealand.
Balance; An achievable state or a hypothetical ideal?
In recent years, “balance” has become a bit of a buzzword. It seems we are all seeking “better balance”, “work/life balance” or “a balanced lifestyle”. Is balance truly something that we can aspire to, or an unattainable ideal?
