Prospero Health and Social Care New Zealand specialises in connecting skilled locum healthcare professionals with short-term and long-term assignments across the country. We offer locum roles in public and private hospitals, clinics, and general practices tailored to your preferred dates, locations, and specialties.
Enjoy fast, reliable payments with weekly deposits and hassle-free tax and compliance management through our partnership with HNRY. Our dedicated team supports healthcare workers in finding rewarding locum positions that match their skills and career goals across New Zealand’s diverse healthcare settings.
Locum work involves taking on temporary assignments to cover short-term staffing needs. This could be anything from a single shift to a longer block placement, depending on the service’s requirements.
Yes, flexibility is one of the main benefits of locum work. You can decide which assignments you’d like to take based on your schedule, location preferences, and the type of work you enjoy.
Placements vary — some may be a few days or weeks, while others can last several months. We’ll work with you to find opportunities that fit your availability and preferences.
Not at all. Many of our locums start with little or no prior locum experience. As long as you’re clinically competent and meet the registration and compliance requirements, we can help you secure your first placement.
The documents required will depend on the specialty area of the locum role. Generally, you’ll need an up-to-date CV, proof of qualifications and professional registration, photo ID, and recent references. All roles may also require police checks, vaccinations, or other compliance documents.
This varies. Some shifts come up last minute, while others are booked weeks or months in advance. We’ll always give you as much notice as possible so you can plan ahead.
Locums are paid an hourly or daily rate, which varies depending on the role, location, and level of experience. We’ll confirm pay rates before you accept an assignment, and payment is made on a regular basis once timesheets are submitted. We provide full support with invoicing and payments for all locums. For those who require specific tax advice, we have partnered with Hnry, who offer optional additional support if needed.
This depends on the assignment. Some locum roles (particularly in regional or rural areas) include support with flights, accommodation, or car hire. Where applicable, Prospero or the hospital will arrange your travel and accommodation, ensuring you receive a full itinerary prior to your assignment.
Yes, many healthcare professionals use locum roles to explore potential permanent opportunities. In some cases, short-term placements can lead to fixed-term or permanent offers.
We provide ongoing support before, during, and after your placement. This includes help with paperwork, compliance, and logistics, and we’re available if any issues arise while you’re on assignment. We also take care of invoicing and payments for all locums. For those who require specific tax advice, we have partnered with Hnry, who offer optional additional support for those who require it.