The Long Game – Support That Sticks Around
Good support doesn’t clock out when the paperwork’s signed. In fact, that’s often when it matters most.
Here’s what it looks like when an agency is in it for the long game.
For Clinics – What Good Support Looks Like When You’re Under the Pump
When you reach out for recruitment support, it needs to count. You need an agency that’s responsive, realistic, and actually helpful – not one that adds to your inbox or overpromises and underdelivers.
For Doctors – What Good Support Feels Like During the Job Hunt
When you’re navigating everything involved in finding a job in another country, having the right support around you can make all the difference. And not all support is created equal. Here’s what good support feels like, from the doctor’s side of the experience.
What to Look for When Choosing a Medical Recruitment Agency
When you’re choosing a medical recruitment agency, whether you’re a clinic looking for a doctor, or a doctor looking for a job, it can be hard to know what really matters.
The difference is in the small things. How do you cut through the noise?
What Does ‘Good Support’ Actually Mean?
As a New Zealand-based agency, we understand how uniquely complex our healthcare system can be, and how vital it is to align people, place and purpose. We don’t rely on assumptions or generic templates. We know what it’s like on the ground, and we’re here for the long game. So when we talk about ‘good support’, what does that actually mean in practice, not just in promises?
360 vs 180 degree recruitment
In the world of medical recruitment, you might hear terms like 360-degree or 180-degree recruitment being thrown around – especially by agencies. But what do they actually mean? And what difference do they make to you as a doctor or a clinic?
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…
