How Health Professionals Move to New Zealand in 2026 - Webinar with NZ Shores and Accent health

Dreaming of a new life in New Zealand as a doctor or health professional? This is the video you've been waiting for. In this exclusive webinar recording, New Zealand Shores immigration advisers Fabien Maisonneuve and Charlotte Stockman sit down with Prudence Thomso from ACCENT Health Recruitment, one of New Zealand's leading and longest-running health recruitment agencies, to walk you through everything you need to know about making the move. Whether you're a GP, specialist, or allied health professional wondering if New Zealand is the right destination for you, this session covers it all: How Medical Council registration actually works, including which countries qualify for the comparable pathway and how long the process takes English language test requirements and the key deadlines you need to plan around The visa categories open to health professionals, including the Accredited Employer Work Visa and residency options What a New Zealand salary and employment contract really looks like What life is like on the ground, from schools and childcare to community, safety, and lifestyle Real questions from real doctors answered live, including topics like relocating with children, medical waivers, and settling outside the main cities With over 30,000 migrants helped since 2009 and 62% of New Zealand's doctors coming from overseas, you will not be alone in making this move. The doors are open and New Zealand needs you. Watch the full session, then reach out to the New Zealand Shores and Accent Health teams to find out where you stand. Immigration questions? [email protected] Recruitment/registration questions? [email protected] AGENDA: 0:00 Introductions 02:25 Accent Health Recruitment presentation 21:20 New Zealand Shores visa presentation 33:00 Q&A