Browse Medical Specialties in New Zealand

Explore 56 medical specialties with comprehensive salary data, visa requirements, and career progression information.

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General Practice
Primary Care
High Demand
Comprehensive continuing care for individuals and families across all ages, genders, and parts of the body.

$160,000 - $280,000

Annual salary range

Community clinics, medical centres, urgent care facilities

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Rural Medicine
Primary Care
High Demand
Comprehensive medical care in rural and remote communities with extended scope of practice.

$170,000 - $300,000

Annual salary range

Rural hospitals, community health centres, remote clinics

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Emergency Medicine
Emergency & Critical Care
High Demand
Acute assessment, treatment and care of patients with urgent and emergent medical conditions.

$200,000 - $350,000

Annual salary range

Hospital emergency departments, trauma centres, retrieval medicine

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Intensive Care Medicine
Emergency & Critical Care
High Demand
Management of critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and life support.

$220,000 - $380,000

Annual salary range

Intensive care units, high dependency units, cardiac care units

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Retrieval Medicine
Emergency & Critical Care
Medium Demand
Pre-hospital emergency care and patient transport by helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and ambulance.

$210,000 - $360,000

Annual salary range

Helicopter emergency services, ambulance services, retrieval teams

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Psychiatry
Mental Health
High Demand
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.

$190,000 - $320,000

Annual salary range

Inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health teams, private practice

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Mental Health
High Demand
Mental health assessment and treatment for children and adolescents up to 18 years.

$200,000 - $340,000

Annual salary range

Child and adolescent mental health services, schools, family therapy centres

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Forensic Psychiatry
Mental Health
Medium Demand
Assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders and legal aspects of psychiatry.

$210,000 - $350,000

Annual salary range

Secure psychiatric units, courts, correctional facilities

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Addiction Medicine
Mental Health
High Demand
Treatment of substance use disorders and behavioural addictions.

$180,000 - $310,000

Annual salary range

Addiction treatment centres, community health services, rehabilitation facilities

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Anaesthesia
Surgical Support
High Demand
Perioperative care including anaesthesia, pain management and critical care medicine.

$220,000 - $380,000

Annual salary range

Operating theatres, intensive care units, pain clinics

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Pain Medicine
Surgical Support
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain conditions.

$200,000 - $350,000

Annual salary range

Pain clinics, hospitals, multidisciplinary pain centres

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Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

$210,000 - $360,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, cardiac catheterisation labs, outpatient clinics

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Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system and liver.

$200,000 - $340,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, endoscopy units, outpatient clinics

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Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related disorders including diabetes and thyroid disease.

$190,000 - $330,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, diabetes centres, endocrine clinics

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Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and management of dialysis patients.

$200,000 - $340,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, dialysis units, transplant centres

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Respiratory Medicine
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory system disorders.

$190,000 - $330,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, respiratory clinics, sleep disorder centres

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Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases.

$190,000 - $330,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, rheumatology clinics, immunology centres

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Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

$200,000 - $340,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, infection control units, travel medicine clinics

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Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
High Demand
Comprehensive medical care for older adults with complex health conditions.

$180,000 - $310,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, aged care facilities, geriatric assessment units

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Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
High Demand
Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses focusing on symptom relief and quality of life.

$180,000 - $310,000

Annual salary range

Hospices, palliative care units, community palliative care services

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Clinical Pharmacology
Internal Medicine
Low Demand
Study of drugs in humans, including drug development, safety, and therapeutic use.

$190,000 - $320,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies

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Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
High Demand
Medical treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.

$220,000 - $380,000

Annual salary range

Cancer centres, oncology units, outpatient clinics

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Haematology
Internal Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, including leukaemia, lymphoma, and bleeding disorders.

$210,000 - $360,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, cancer centres, blood banks

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Neurology
Internal Medicine
High Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system including brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

$210,000 - $360,000

Annual salary range

Hospitals, neurology clinics, stroke units

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Surgery (General)
Surgical Specialties
High Demand
Surgical treatment of abdominal organs including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.

$240,000 - $420,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, surgical wards, outpatient clinics

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Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgical Specialties
High Demand
Surgical treatment of musculoskeletal system including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

$250,000 - $450,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, trauma units, sports medicine clinics

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Neurosurgery
Surgical Specialties
Medium Demand
Surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

$280,000 - $500,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, neurosurgical units, trauma centres

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgical Specialties
Low Demand
Surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax including heart, lungs, and esophagus.

$300,000 - $550,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, cardiac surgery units, thoracic surgery units

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Vascular Surgery
Surgical Specialties
Medium Demand
Surgical treatment of diseases of the vascular system including arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation.

$260,000 - $450,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, vascular surgery units, interventional suites

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Plastic Surgery
Surgical Specialties
Medium Demand
Surgical restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body including reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

$250,000 - $480,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, plastic surgery units, private clinics

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Urology
Surgical Specialties
Medium Demand
Surgical treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

$240,000 - $420,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, urology units, outpatient clinics

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ENT Surgery
Surgical Specialties
Medium Demand
Surgical treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.

$230,000 - $400,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, ENT units, outpatient clinics

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Ophthalmology
Surgical Specialties
Medium Demand
Medical and surgical treatment of eye and vision disorders.

$220,000 - $380,000

Annual salary range

Eye clinics, operating theatres, outpatient departments

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Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical Specialties
Low Demand
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the face, mouth, and jaws.

$240,000 - $420,000

Annual salary range

Hospital operating theatres, maxillofacial units, trauma centres

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Paediatrics
Paediatric Medicine
High Demand
Medical care of infants, children and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age.

$180,000 - $320,000

Annual salary range

Children's hospitals, paediatric wards, community health centres

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Neonatology
Paediatric Medicine
High Demand
Medical care of newborn infants, especially premature or critically ill babies.

$200,000 - $350,000

Annual salary range

Neonatal intensive care units, special care baby units, maternity hospitals

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Paediatric Surgery
Paediatric Medicine
Medium Demand
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and congenital abnormalities in children.

$240,000 - $420,000

Annual salary range

Children's hospitals, paediatric surgical units, operating theatres

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Paediatric Cardiology
Paediatric Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in children from birth to adolescence.

$220,000 - $380,000

Annual salary range

Children's hospitals, paediatric cardiac units, outpatient clinics

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Paediatric Oncology
Paediatric Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children and adolescents.

$220,000 - $380,000

Annual salary range

Children's hospitals, paediatric oncology units, cancer centres

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Paediatric Intensive Care
Paediatric Medicine
High Demand
Critical care medicine for seriously ill children requiring intensive monitoring and life support.

$230,000 - $400,000

Annual salary range

Paediatric intensive care units, children's hospitals

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Women's Health
High Demand
Medical and surgical care of women's reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period.

$220,000 - $380,000

Annual salary range

Maternity hospitals, women's health clinics, operating theatres

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Maternal Fetal Medicine
Women's Health
Medium Demand
Subspecialty of obstetrics focusing on high-risk pregnancies and fetal abnormalities.

$240,000 - $420,000

Annual salary range

Tertiary maternity hospitals, fetal medicine units, ultrasound departments

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Gynaecological Oncology
Women's Health
Medium Demand
Surgical and medical treatment of cancers of the female reproductive system.

$250,000 - $440,000

Annual salary range

Cancer centres, gynaecological oncology units, operating theatres

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Reproductive Endocrinology
Women's Health
Medium Demand
Treatment of reproductive hormone disorders and infertility in both men and women.

$230,000 - $400,000

Annual salary range

Fertility clinics, reproductive medicine centres, IVF units

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Radiology
Diagnostic Medicine
High Demand
Medical imaging and interpretation including X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.

$200,000 - $360,000

Annual salary range

Hospital radiology departments, imaging centres, private practices

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Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Medicine
Medium Demand
Use of radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment of disease.

$210,000 - $370,000

Annual salary range

Nuclear medicine departments, PET centres, hospitals

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Pathology
Diagnostic Medicine
Medium Demand
Laboratory diagnosis of disease through examination of tissues, cells and body fluids.

$200,000 - $350,000

Annual salary range

Hospital laboratories, private pathology services, forensic facilities

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Clinical Genetics
Diagnostic Medicine
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and management of genetic disorders and hereditary diseases.

$190,000 - $330,000

Annual salary range

Genetics clinics, hospitals, research institutes

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Laboratory Medicine
Diagnostic Medicine
Medium Demand
Clinical laboratory testing and interpretation for diagnosis and monitoring of disease.

$190,000 - $330,000

Annual salary range

Hospital laboratories, pathology services, reference laboratories

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Dermatology
Allied Specialties
Medium Demand
Diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, nail and mucous membrane disorders.

$200,000 - $350,000

Annual salary range

Dermatology clinics, hospitals, private practice

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Rehabilitation Medicine
Allied Specialties
High Demand
Medical management of people with disabilities and complex medical conditions to optimize function and quality of life.

$180,000 - $310,000

Annual salary range

Rehabilitation hospitals, spinal units, brain injury units

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Occupational Medicine
Allied Specialties
Medium Demand
Prevention and management of occupational and environmental health hazards and work-related injuries and illnesses.

$170,000 - $300,000

Annual salary range

Occupational health services, industrial sites, government agencies

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Public Health Medicine
Allied Specialties
Medium Demand
Population health, disease prevention, health promotion and health policy development.

$160,000 - $280,000

Annual salary range

Public health units, government departments, research institutions

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Sports Medicine
Allied Specialties
Medium Demand
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports and exercise-related injuries and conditions.

$170,000 - $300,000

Annual salary range

Sports medicine clinics, sports teams, rehabilitation centres

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Aviation Medicine
Allied Specialties
Low Demand
Medical care and health assessment of aircrew and passengers, and aviation safety.

$180,000 - $320,000

Annual salary range

Aviation medical centres, airlines, civil aviation authorities

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Diving Medicine
Allied Specialties
Low Demand
Medical care related to diving activities, hyperbaric medicine and decompression illness.

$180,000 - $320,000

Annual salary range

Hyperbaric medicine units, diving medical centres, maritime facilities

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