Trading the Ward Round for Continuity
Why More Junior Doctors Are Choosing Primary Care In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of junior doctors, often from the UK and a few years post-graduation, stepping out…
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What’s new with New Zealand’s Medical Registration Process?
If you’ve been following news about medical recruitment in New Zealand, you may have noticed commentary suggesting that registration pathways have become “faster” or more straightforward for international doctors. There…
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Australia and New Zealand: Two Systems, One Message
As the New Zealand representative on the AMRANZ Council, I had the chance to attend the trans-Tasman workforce forum earlier this month. Hearing directly from RACGP’s workforce leads, while comparing…
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Why getting the job is the easy part
What really matters is everything that comes after. One of the best things about working at Good Together is hearing the team talk about what really drives them. The other…
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When the System Shifts
The UK’s 10 year health plan: what it could mean for GPs, and what it might mean for New Zealand As the UK’s 10-year NHS plan threatens to reshape general…
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Should I work with more than one recruiter?
One of the most common questions we get asked is whether doctors should work with more than one recruiter. It can seem like a smart way to speed things up…
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Good Together: True to the name
A lot can be said for a cup of coffee at conference. That in-person connection is what seeded a successful outcome for Tui Ora and a Danish Doctor, a pairing…
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From Idea to Adventure, with Good Together
“If it wasn’t for Good Together, we wouldn’t be here.” For Danish GP Katrine and her husband Jonas, settling down in a foreign country was a longheld dream. Keen travellers,…
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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….
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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?
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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*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.
