Occupational Medicine
Prevention and management of occupational and environmental health hazards and work-related injuries and illnesses.
Practice Setting: Occupational health services, industrial sites, government agencies
New Zealand
Annual salary range (NZD)
Australia (Reference)
Annual salary range (AUD)
Occupational Medicine Registrar
Consultant Occupational Physician
Chief Medical Officer
- Fellowship of Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FAFOEM)
- Vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand
- Workplace health and safety certification
- Green List Tier 1 - Straight to residence pathway
- IELTS 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in each band)
- Medical Council of New Zealand registration
Moderate demand for this specialty. Good job prospects with steady opportunities available.
Practice Setting: Occupational health services, industrial sites, government agencies
All salary and workforce data is sourced from official organizations and verified industry reports:
- Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM)
- New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association
Data current as of January 2025. For educational purposes only — not medical or financial advice.
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