Are you an internationally trained Medical Doctor or Health Professional wanting to migrate to New Zealand?

Meet Dr. med. David Moeller, Job Search Adviser at NZIC.

David is a Medical Practitioner, trained in Germany, now registered and practising in New Zealand.

He has joined our team at NZIC to advise internationally trained doctors and other health professionals on registration, career planning and transitioning into New Zealand healthcare.  
Medical Migration Adviser

Dr. med.David Moeller

Job Search Adviser for Medical Professionals at NZIC

David is a Medical Practitioner, trained in Germany and registered and practising in New Zealand.

He is passionate about helping other Health Professionals from all over the world to achieve their goal of migrating to New Zealand and working in their areas of medical expertise.


Dr. Dadvid Moeller's Pre-Arrival & Onboarding Accelerator for International Medical Professionals

Based on his own journey to becoming an actively practising GP in New Zealand David Moeller has designed and tailored this Accelerator Program to support medical professionals during their move to New Zealand.

It covers every aspect of starting your career as a health professional and will provide you with relevant information, collated by somebody who knows what matters for you:

Understanding the NZ Healthcare System
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Overview of primary care, PHOs, ACC, public vs private
Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural safety in practice
Patient rights and Health & Disability Commissioner

‍MCNZ Expectations & Professional Standards
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Good Medical Practice framework
Common reasons for performance assessments (from PAC perspective)
Record-keeping, prescribing, and professionalism

‍Mastering NZ GP Consultations
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Consultation structure in the NZ context
Communication skills and patient-centred care
Managing common presentations in general practice

‍Practice Management Systems (PMS)
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Practical navigation of Medtech, Indici, MyPractice
Templates, billing, recalls, results management
Tips for efficient documentation

‍Life in NZ General Practice
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What to expect in your first 3–6 months
Rural vs urban - differences
Work-life balance and support networks

‍Live / Interactive Elements
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Group Zoom webinars (Q&A), One-on-one coaching call
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‍Certification
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Digital certificate of completion + reference letter option.


To find out more about Dr. Moeller's Pre-Arrival & Onboarding Accelerator for International Medical Professionals, email us and ask us for more information about the Pre-Arrival & Onboarding Accelerator.

If you are a Doctor or other Health Professional considering your possibilities of migrating to New Zealand, you will need answers to some important questions to start with:

  • What will it take to work in New Zealand in my profession?
  • Can I get registered to practice in New Zealand, and how difficult will it be?
  • How can I find a job as a doctor in New Zealand?
  • Can I buy an existing practice?
  • Will I be able to secure a long-term life in New Zealand for myself and my family, working as a doctor or health professional?
  • Where in New Zealand would be a good place to live and practice?

Who would be your best partner to answer those important questions before you make a potentially life-changing decision?

Take the opportunity to talk to a colleague who has successfully gone through exactly the same decision-making process and has since settled successfully in New Zealand as a doctor.

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Based on his own move to New Zealand, David has a first-hand understanding of all matters relating to the professional aspects of the immigration pathway for international health practitioners:

  • Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
  • Vocational registration
  • General registration
  • Specialist pathways
  • Hospital culture
  • PHO and general practice systems
  • DHBs / Health New Zealand recruitment
  • Rural versus metropolitan practice
  • Clinical expectations
  • Transition into NZ medicine
  • Cultural differences
  • Working with Māori and Pacific communities
  • The Immigration journey

Topics David can cover with you:

  • Registration Roadmap
  • MCNZ pathway
  • Documentation
  • Exams
  • EPIC verification
  • English requirements
  • Timeframes
  • Professional insights into practising medicine in New Zealand.
  • Career Strategy for Doctors: Public hospital, Private hospital, GP, Rural medicine, Locum work
  • Professional Settlement Advice (This is not immigration/visa advice): first year in NZ, workplace culture communication and expectations

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Conversations you might want to have with David:

"How can I become a doctor in New Zealand"

"Tell us about your move from Germany to New Zealand"

"Can  doctors from overseas work in New Zealand?"

"The Medical Council explained"

"Five reasons specialists choose New Zealand"

"Life as a migrant doctor"

"Biggest mistakes overseas doctors make"

"What NZ hospitals expect"

"What salary can you expect?"

Job Openings for Medical Doctors:

General Practitioner | Taranaki, New Zealand

Your career. Your lifestyle. Your next chapter.

A genuinely team-based model | Flexible sessions | A package worth exploring


What if your next career move gave you more than just a new job?

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Imagine building a rewarding GP career with Mount Taranaki on your doorstep, surf beaches nearby and more opportunities to enjoy life beyond the consulting room.

We are building a collaborative, team-based model of primary care across New Plymouth, Stratford, Ōakura and Ōpunakē, bringing clinicians together to deliver connected care and make the best use of their collective skills.

‍A better way to practise!

"We believe great primary care happens when clinicians work together, not in isolation."

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Our multidisciplinary teams bring together GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Prescribing Nurses, Physician Associates, nurses and Medical Care Assistants, supported by structured triage, dedicated administration and central clinical and operational support.

Through our part-ownership of Practice AI, we're also investing in innovation to help shape the future of primary care.
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‍Flexibility, opportunity and lifestyle

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Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, locum work or negotiated sessions, we're open to discussing an arrangement that fits your experience, career goals and lifestyle.From coastal communities and outdoor adventures to the cafés and culture of New Plymouth, Taranaki offers a distinctive mix of professional opportunity and regional living.

‍A package worth exploring.

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We offer competitive remuneration, with scope to discuss a package tailored to your experience and circumstances. Depending on the opportunity, additional support could include relocation assistance, temporary accommodation, access to a company vehicle during your initial transition or additional incentives and Corporate Medical Insurance cover for eligible employees.

‍Considering a move to New Zealand?

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Whether you're already practising here or considering relocating from overseas, let's start with a conversation.

We welcome confidential enquiries about career opportunities, registration pathways and support that may be available, depending on your circumstances and eligibility.

‍Ready to explore the possibilities?

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You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.

To find our more, please email David your CV and tell us about yourself.

An opportunity to work in New Zealand for a General Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner

"We are looking for a GP, GPEP2 or Nurse Practitioner who is excited about joining our team in a fast-growing community in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty."

We are a 5-year-old, General Practice based in the heart of the ever-growing Te Puna.

We are a small, PRIVATELY-OWNED, purpose-built practice who prides itself on a strong rapport with our patients and the community.

If you are looking for a long-term position, surrounded by a user-friendly team, then this is the clinic for you.

There are currently 4 Fellowship Doctors oboard, each with their own specialties. We are also a teaching practice and value teamwork and collegiality.

We offer:

  1. Flexible working hours and negotiable start dates.  
  2. Remuneration by negotiation.
  3. NO AFTERHOURS REQUIRED.
  4. Friendly and supportive group practice.
  5. Work / life balance in the beautiful Tauranga Moana.

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We are looking for someone who is:

  1. Passionate about General Practice.
  2. Have excellent clinical skills.
  3. Interested in providing health care to a diverse community.

Applicants will need to be registered with the Medical Council of NZ, vocationally registered or working towards this.

To find our more, please email David your CV and tell us about yourself.

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Established Dental Practice (Business Investor Pathway)

An established and well-positioned dental practice offering an opportunity for acquisition and active management. Find out more about this opportunity to work in your own dental practice.


How can NZIC make a difference to your migration to New Zealand as a Medical Professional?

‍We cover all aspects of your immigration to New Zealand: Visa assistance provided by our team of Licensed Immigration Advisers, and professional guidance and job search assistance from a New Zealand-registered doctor, who has personally immigrated and completed the journey to practising medicine in New Zealand.
How can NZIC make a difference to your migration to New Zealand as a Medical Professional?

Are you an international Health Professional interested in moving to New Zealand?

Complete our Free Assessment form or request a confidential One-On-One consultation.