Palliative Medicine
Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses focusing on symptom relief and quality of life.
Practice Setting: Hospices, palliative care units, community palliative care services
New Zealand
Annual salary range (NZD)
Australia (Reference)
Annual salary range (AUD)
Palliative Medicine Registrar
Consultant Palliative Medicine Physician
Palliative Care Service Director
- Fellowship of Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM)
- Primary fellowship in General Practice, Internal Medicine, or other relevant specialty
- Vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand
- Green List Tier 1 - Straight to residence pathway
- IELTS 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in each band)
- Medical Council of New Zealand registration
There is significant demand for this specialty in New Zealand. Excellent job prospects and opportunities for career advancement.
Practice Setting: Hospices, palliative care units, community palliative care services
All salary and workforce data is sourced from official organizations and verified industry reports:
- Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- Chapter of Palliative Medicine (ChPM)
- Palliative Care Australia
Data current as of January 2025. For educational purposes only — not medical or financial advice.
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