Welcome, strangers from afar!
Haere mai, ngā manuhiri tūārangi!
At PA Jobs NZ, we connect skilled Physician Assistants with exciting opportunities in New Zealand. Let us help you make the move.
Not just recruiters
After many years of dedication and advocacy, physician associates are now a regulated profession in New Zealand. At PA Jobs NZ, our mission is to showcase the value of the PA profession and actively support its growth across Aotearoa. We are committed to placing highly qualified PAs into clinics where they can thrive. Ensuring the right fit for both the PA and the hiring practice is our top priority.
To work in New Zealand as a PA, the following requirements apply:
- Current PA Registration/Certification from the USA or Canada
- A minimum of 5 years working PA experience
- A recent 3 years experience in the field you will be working in NZ
These positions are for a minimum two-year commitment.
Initial Screening
We want to make sure you're the right person for the job
We start by reviewing your CV to confirm you meet the qualifications required to live and work in New Zealand. If everything looks good, we’ll schedule a video chat to get to know you better and answer any questions you might have about the process or the move.
If you’d like to move forward after our conversation, we’ll ask for two professional references, ideally recent supervising doctors. We’ll need their names, phone numbers, and email addresses so we can gain a deeper understanding of your experience and working style.
Check list for this step
- CV
- Initial video chat
- Reference check
Interview
We’ll make sure you’re placed in a practice the fits perfectly
We begin by understanding your preferences – what you’re looking for in a clinic and where you’d like to live in New Zealand. From there, we explore suitable clinic opportunities and handle the coordination of CV reviews and interview scheduling. Once you find the right fit, we assist with contract review to ensure you’re securing the best possible offer. It’s our commitment to create the best clinical match possible for you and your family in New Zealand.
Check list for this step
- Discuss your wants
- Coordination of interviews
- Contract review
Transition
We’ll get you situated in New Zealand and assist with the move and onboarding
Through our services we can help coordinate immigration and visa assistance through our senior immigration consultants. We offer real support from PAs working here with a combined 18+ years in NZ including:
- One-on-one help, by phone or video
- Resources for moving to NZ
- Induction documents on arrival
- Connection to the wider NZ PA community and NZ PA Society
- An In-person induction for you and the clinic to:
- Facilitate smooth integration of the PA profession
- Promote a successful long-term placement
Check list for this step
- Visa
- Moving to New Zealand
- Getting settled in your new home and clinic
Interested?
Get in touch today
If you meet the qualifications to work in New Zealand and are excited about the opportunity to relocate, we’d love to hear from you! Let’s schedule a commitment-free video chat to discuss the process and answer any questions you may have.
admin@pajobsnz.co.nz
Phone
+64 21 456 634
