A Guide To Working In Christchurch, New Zealand

The world of medicine is built on new contributions to knowledge that are constantly updating the narrative of care. A by-product of the busy schedule of modern doctors is that they often lack the opportunity to learn what’s new in real-time or build relationships with peers, leading some to feel as if they are working in isolation.

Here, we cover some of the common finance questions we get asked by the doctors we work with to explain everything you need to know about managing your finances as a doctor, as well as your options and where to turn for specific advice.

To work in New Zealand as a doctor, you need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). There are over 17,000 doctors practising in New Zealand, with 40% of them coming from overseas and around 1,500 new doctors registering with the MCNZ each year.