Overseas Specialist Recruitment

Registration Pathways to Australia and New Zealand

Are you a specialist doctor considering a career move to Australia or New Zealand? At Medipeople, we help overseas-trained consultants secure permanent and fixed-term contract roles across a wide range of specialties.

With over 18 years of recruitment experience, we specialise in guiding doctors through complex registration processes, matching them to the right opportunities, and supporting their relocation every step of the way.

Are you a specialist doctor considering a career move to Australia or New Zealand? At Medipeople, we help overseas-trained consultants secure permanent and fixed-term contract roles across a wide range of specialties.

With over 18 years of recruitment experience, we specialise in guiding doctors through complex registration processes, matching them to the right opportunities, and supporting their relocation every step of the way.

Why Work in Australia or New Zealand?


Australia and New Zealand are globally recognised for their high standards in healthcare, quality of life, and professional development. From world-class facilities and collaborative clinical environments to a relaxed lifestyle and stunning natural beauty, these countries offer the ideal setting for a fulfilling medical career.


Whether you are drawn to major metropolitan hospitals, regional centres, or lifestyle-focused coastal communities, there's a position to suit your goals.

Specialist Registration Pathways: Your Options


Australia – Fast Track: Expedited Specialist Pathway (AHPRA)


This streamlined registration process is available for doctors holding specific qualifications in select specialties from recognised comparable healthcare systems, in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.


Eligible Specialties and Qualifications


  • Anaesthesia - FRCA with CCT (UK) or FCAI with CSCST (Ireland)
  • General Practice - MRCGP + CCT (UK) or MICGP (Ireland)
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology - MRCOG + CCT (UK) or MRCPI + CSCST O&G (Ireland)
  • Psychiatry - MRCPsych with CCT (UK) or MRCPsych (Ireland) with CSCST



Note: This list is current as of the latest AHPRA updates and may be subject to change.

Key Features


  • Faster Processing – Decisions often made in under 3 months
  • Direct Specialist Registration – No college comparability assessment required
  • Supervised Practice – Typically 6 months, with support and cultural orientation
  • Mandatory Orientation – Including cultural safety and system readiness programs


Important:  This pathway is distinct from the standard Specialist Pathway. Only the qualifications listed above are eligible under the expedited route.


Australia – Standard Specialist Pathway (College Assessment)


If your qualifications are from outside the expedited list (e.g., USA, Canada, Europe, South Africa, Asia), you may still be eligible for registration via the Specialist Pathway – College Assessment.


Key steps include:

  • A comparability assessment by the relevant Australian specialist college
  • If deemed Substantially Comparable, you may begin supervised work with full registration typically achievable within 6–12 months
  • Medipeople will support you through EPIC verification, college application, supervision setup, and AHPRA registration


New Zealand – Vocational Registration Pathway (MCNZ)


New Zealand recognises a wide range of qualifications through its Vocational Scope

of Practice.


Benefits include:

  • Provisional or Full Vocational Registration based on jurisdiction and qualifications
  • Close collaboration with MCNZ and employers to streamline registration
  • Transparent and structured onboarding pathway for overseas specialists


Why Choose Medipeople?


Our experience and networks are your greatest asset. We are:

  • Specialist-Focused: We place Consultants across all major specialties—including General Practitioners, Anaesthetists, Psychiatrists, Radiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Obstetrics & Gynaecologists,
  • Cardiologists, General Medicine Physicians, Surgeons, and more.
  • Deeply Connected: We have long-standing relationships with hospitals, health services, and clinics throughout Australasia.
  • Registration Experts: We guide you through every step—EPIC verification, college assessments, AHPRA/MCNZ registration, visa sponsorship, relocation, and contract negotiation.
  • Relocation Support: From housing and schooling to immigration and spousal employment, we provide holistic relocation advice for you and your family.

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Let Us Help You Make the Move


Whether you're ready to apply or simply exploring options, we encourage you to connect with us. Our team will:

Review your qualifications and advise on eligibility

Match you with suitable roles based on your specialty and location preferences

Manage all aspects of your application and relocation

Make the move with confidence.



Register your interest today for a confidential discussion with one of our specialist recruiters.

We’ll review your eligibility, discuss current opportunities, and guide you every step of the way.

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