Health Careers
Transparent Directory

Healthcare Recruitment Agencies & Employers

Honest, fact-based directory of recruitment agencies and healthcare employers in New Zealand and Australia. No paid placements, just transparent information.

How to Use This Directory
  • • This is an informational directory only - we are not affiliated with any agencies
  • • Always verify agency credentials and registration status independently
  • • Be cautious of agencies requesting upfront fees or exclusive contracts
  • • Consider applying directly to employers when possible
  • • Multiple applications through different agencies for the same role can harm your chances

New Zealand Agencies

Major Healthcare Recruiters
Established agencies with strong track records

MedRecruit

International medical recruitment

Multi-specialty
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health
Specialties:

General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Rural Medicine

Services:
  • • International recruitment focus
  • • Visa and registration support
  • • Relocation assistance packages
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Mediix

Established healthcare recruitment

Multi-specialty
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health
Specialties:

General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry

Services:
  • • Permanent and locum placements
  • • Visa and registration support
  • • Relocation assistance
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LocumCo

Locum and permanent medical recruitment

Doctor-focused
Nationwide coverage
Doctors only
Specialties:

All medical specialties, strong rural network

Services:
  • • Locum and permanent roles
  • • Rural and urban placements
  • • Competitive rates
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Gorilla Jobs

Trans-Tasman healthcare recruitment

NZ & AU
New Zealand & Australia
All healthcare professionals
Specialties:

General Practice, Emergency, Mental Health, Allied Health

Services:
  • • Cross-Tasman opportunities
  • • Rural and remote positions
  • • Relocation support
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Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand

National health system employer

Public Health
Nationwide
All healthcare professionals
Specialties:

All medical specialties, nursing, allied health

Services:
  • • Direct employment opportunities
  • • Public health positions
  • • Career development programs
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Australian Agencies

Major Healthcare Recruiters
Established agencies across Australia

MedRecruit Australia

International medical recruitment

International
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth
International medical professionals
Specialties:

All medical specialties, focus on international candidates

Services:
  • • International recruitment focus
  • • Visa sponsorship assistance
  • • Comprehensive relocation services
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Wavelength International

International healthcare recruitment

International
Australia-wide, international focus
International healthcare professionals
Specialties:

All medical specialties, focus on international candidates

Services:
  • • Visa sponsorship assistance
  • • Registration support
  • • Comprehensive relocation services
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Applying Directly to Employers
Often the most effective approach for securing positions

New Zealand Direct Employers

District Health Boards (DHBs)

Public healthcare employers across New Zealand

Health Jobs NZ
Private Hospitals

Mercy Hospital, Southern Cross, Ascot Hospital, etc.

General Practice

Contact practices directly or through Primary Health Organizations

Australian Direct Employers

State Health Departments

NSW Health, Queensland Health, Victoria Health, etc.

NSW Health Careers
Private Hospital Groups

Ramsay Health Care, Healthscope, St Vincent's Health

Primary Health Networks

Regional organizations coordinating primary care

Benefits of Direct Applications

  • • No agency fees or commissions
  • • Direct communication with hiring managers
  • • Better understanding of workplace culture
  • • Often faster decision-making process
  • • Access to positions not advertised through agencies
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs of potentially problematic agencies or offers

Financial Red Flags

  • • Requesting upfront fees or payments
  • • Asking for money for visa processing
  • • Demanding exclusive representation contracts
  • • Unclear fee structures
  • • Promises of guaranteed job placement for a fee

Process Red Flags

  • • Pressure to sign contracts immediately
  • • Vague job descriptions or locations
  • • No direct contact with actual employers
  • • Unrealistic salary promises
  • • Poor communication or unprofessional conduct

Ready to Start Your Job Search?

Use this directory as a starting point, but always do your own research and due diligence.