Thinking about a move across the ditch? If you’re a New Zealand RN or midwife craving adventure, better pay, and the chance to make a real difference, Australia’s remote, rural and regional hospitals are calling.
Whether you’re between permanent roles, wanting to try something new, or testing the waters before a bigger move, short-term contracts in Australia can be a game changer for your career and lifestyle.
Australia is experiencing ongoing shortages across many healthcare settings, especially outside the major cities. Remote, rural and regional facilities rely on skilled, confident clinicians who can hit the ground running and provide safe, high-quality care from day one.
That’s where New Zealand nurses and midwives come in.
NZ-trained clinicians are highly regarded for their clinical standards, communication skills and adaptability. Your experience in acute, community, mental health or maternity settings transfers incredibly well – and opens doors to meaningful work across Australia.
We’re currently supporting New Zealand RNs and midwives into 4–12 week contracts across a mix of settings, including:
These contracts are ideal if you:
We’re particularly interested in hearing from New Zealand clinicians with the following backgrounds:
If you’ve worked in busy hospital environments, managed a broad clinical load, and are comfortable working autonomously, you’re exactly who Australia’s regional and remote facilities want on their teams.
Taking your skills overseas can feel like a big leap – but you don’t have to do it alone. At E4 People, we’re here to make the transition as smooth and supported as possible.
You’ll be rewarded for stepping outside your comfort zone. Contracts typically offer excellent hourly rates, plus free accommodation, so you can maximise your earnings while you’re away.
For 8-week+ placements, we’ll cover your flights, helping remove one of the biggest barriers to saying “yes” to a regional or remote contract.
The admin side of an international move can be a headache. We’ll support you with:
Setting up an Australian bank account
Getting your superannuation (retirement savings) sorted
Clarifying how pay, tax and allowances work
So you can focus on your work, not the paperwork.
From your first chat to your final shift, you’ll have one dedicated consultant who:
Our job is to make sure you feel informed, supported and heard at every step.
Because you’ll be working directly in Australian health services, there are some must‑haves:
If you’re not sure whether your current qualifications or experience meet the requirements, we’re more than happy to talk it through and point you in the right direction.
A contract in regional or remote Australia is more than just a job change – it’s a full experience.
You might find yourself:
There can be challenges – distance from big cities, fewer services, and the need to be clinically confident and adaptable – but for many clinicians, the rewards far outweigh the drawbacks.
If you’re a New Zealand RN or midwife and you’re ready to explore your options in Australia, here’s how to take the next step:
Reach out to our team at E4 People – share your CV via the form below and a brief overview of your experience and preferences (locations, clinical areas, contract length).
We’ll talk you through current roles and upcoming contracts that match your skills.
Once we’ve found the right fit, we’ll guide you through onboarding, compliance and travel planning.
You head across the ditch, settle into your accommodation, and start making a real impact from your first shift.
If you’ve been thinking, "Maybe it’s time to try something different”, this could be your sign.