At Prospero Health and Social Care, we get to know what matters to you and connect you with locum roles across hospitals, clinics, and general practices. Whether you’re looking for a fixed locum contract or something more flexible, we’ll help you find opportunities that fit around your career and lifestyle.
From large tertiary hospitals in major centres to smaller rural and regional services, locum work in New Zealand offers a genuinely varied clinical experience—no two placements are the same.
Work across both urban hospitals and rural communities, gaining insight into different models of care, building practical experience in hands-on, often resource-diverse environments
Access a mix of pre-booked contracts and more flexible locum assignments
Benefit from strong locum demand and competitive pay rates
Flexibility to take time between assignments, depending on the roles you choose, giving you more time to explore New Zealand.
Receive consistent, end-to-end support with logistics, onboarding, and placements
We help healthcare professionals find locum opportunities that match their skills, goals, and preferred way of working. Our relationship-focused approach ensures every placement is the right fit for both your career and lifestyle. What you can expect:
A consistent point of contact who takes the time to understand your needs, providing honest, practical insights into roles and services so you can make informed decisions.
Reliable weekly payments, with straightforward tax and compliance support through our partnership with HNRY
Access to opportunities not always advertised publicly, including exclusive roles through our client network
Ongoing support throughout your placements with a focus on building long-term working relationships, not quick placements
Locum work involves taking on short-term assignments to support services when they need cover. This can range from a single shift to longer placements, depending on the role and service.
Yes, locum work gives you flexibility to choose assignments that suit your schedule, preferred locations, and the type of work you enjoy. Some roles are more fixed, while others offer greater flexibility.
Placements can vary from a few days or weeks through to several months. We’ll work with you to find options that fit your availability.
Not necessarily. Many clinicians start locum work without prior experience. As long as you meet registration and compliance requirements, we can support you into your first role.
Requirements vary by role, but typically include an up-to-date CV, proof of qualifications and registration, photo ID, police checks and recent references. Some roles may also require vaccinations, or additional compliance documents.
Locum roles are usually paid at an hourly or daily rate, depending on the role and location. We’ll confirm all details before you accept a placement, and payments are made regularly once timesheets are submitted. We also support you with invoicing and can connect you with Hnry if you’d like additional tax support.
It depends on the role. Many regional or rural placements include support with travel, accommodation, or car hire. Where this is offered, we’ll arrange everything and provide a clear itinerary ahead of your placement.
We’ll stay in touch before, during, and after your placement. That includes support with onboarding, logistics, and any issues that arise, so you’re not navigating things on your own.
