The GP NZ Ready Programme

Pre-Arrival & Onboarding Accelerator for International Medical Graduates

Moving to New Zealand as a GP brings excitement — and plenty of uncertainty.
Visa stress, a new healthcare system, cultural differences, and fitting into practice can feel overwhelming.

The GP NZ Ready was created by a practising GP who arrived in New Zealand as an IMG himself.
This practical programme removes the guesswork so you can arrive confident, productive, and ready to thrive.

Programme Structure

  • Self-paced online modules (accessible worldwide)

  • 2 live group webinars (60–75 minutes each)

  • One personalised 30-minute 1:1 coaching call with Dr David Moeller

  • Access to the exclusive The GP NZ Ready Community

Full Curriculum

Module 1: Welcome to New Zealand Healthcare

  • Primary care funding, PHOs, capitation, VLCA, ACC & Southern Cross

  • Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural safety in daily practice

  • Patient rights, HDC Code, and support services

Module 2: MCNZ Expectations & Professional Standards

  • Good Medical Practice framework and MCNZ standards

  • Record-keeping, prescribing safety, and professionalism

  • Cultural safety, complaints process, and boundary issues

Module 3: Mastering the NZ GP Consultation

  • 15-minute consultation structure and time management

  • Managing common presentations

  • Kiwi communication style and safe AI scribe use

Module 4: Practice Management Systems (PMS) Mastery

  • Hands-on navigation of Practice Management Systems

  • Templates, billing, recalls, results & ACC claims

  • Efficient documentation and medication resources (MIMS, BPAC)

Module 5: Life as a GP in New Zealand

  • First 3–6 months expectations and work-life balance

  • WINZ certificates and employment benefits

  • Family settlement, schools, and burnout prevention

Live Webinars - A NZ-style peer group session, Not a lecture, Shared stories - practical answers

  • Webinar 1 → Cultural safety, communication & settling in

  • Webinar 2 → Real cases, PMS/workflow tips & first-month survival

How the live webinars work

The programme runs in small monthly cohorts (maximum 6 participants) to keep the sessions interactive and high-quality.

  • Enrol anytime and get immediate access to all self-paced modules and the community.

  • You will join the next available monthly cohort for the two live webinars.

  • Both webinars take place within the same month.

  • It is best to complete the self-paced modules before the live webinars so you get the most out of the discussions.

Who This Is For
IMGs preparing to move to New Zealand or those who have recently started
and want to fast-track their confidence and integration.

Pricing
Full Programme: $997 NZD


Participants receive access to The GP NZ Ready Community — an exclusive network of IMGs from The GP NZ Ready programme who are building their careers in NZ general practice - starting from 69 NZD per year

MPS (Medical Protection Society) offers every NZ Ready graduate 10% off their first year’s annual subscription (approx. $120 NZD saving), plus a welcome package with useful merchandise and practical information in handy formats.

Disclaimer – The GP NZ Ready

The GP NZ Ready is an educational support programme created to help International Medical Graduates better understand the practical realities of New Zealand general practice.

While every effort is made to ensure the information provided is accurate and up to date, the programme, its modules, live sessions, one-to-one coaching, and community content are offered for general educational purposes only.

Nothing in the programme should be relied upon as:

  • Official guidance from the Medical Council of New Zealand

  • Immigration or visa advice

  • Specific employment or career advice

  • Clinical advice tailored to any individual patient or situation

Participants are solely responsible for checking and complying with all current requirements of the Medical Council of New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand, potential employers, and any other relevant authorities.

Graduates of the programme remain responsible for checking and confirming that any information or approaches they learned remain appropriate, correct, and up to date before applying them in practice.

The GP Limited and Dr David Moeller accept no liability for any loss, delay, or consequence arising from reliance on information provided through the programme.

No guarantee is given regarding registration success, employment outcomes, or any other result.

Ready to arrive confident and start strong?

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The GP NZ Ready Community

Stay Connected & Supported Long-Term

Join our exclusive private community for IMGs and new GPs practising in New Zealand.

What’s Included

  • Direct access to Dr David Moeller for questions and guidance

  • Monthly live Q&A sessions (highly interactive)

  • Job leads and practice opportunities

  • Ongoing updates on MCNZ changes, PMS tips, and locum work

  • Peer support and discussion forums

  • Resource library (templates, guides, recorded webinars)

This community is designed to help you thrive long-term in New Zealand general practice — not just survive the first few months.