For Healthcare Locums

Work when you want,
choose the shifts that suit

Flexible healthcare shifts, on your terms. Free to join, set your own availability, and choose the shifts that suit you.

How it works

Set up once then browse and book shifts

We handle the busywork, so you can just turn up and work.

1

Create your profile

Add your registration, specialties, availability and preferred rate. Upload your APC and right-to-work documents securely. You can also record any safety checks you already hold. These stay clearly labelled as supplied by you.

Takes about 10 minutes
2

Get verified in under 24 hours

Our team reviews your credentials and activates your account. You'll receive an email, then you can start applying to shifts straight away.

Most approved within 4 hours
3

Book, work, get paid

Apply to shifts that suit you. When accepted, PIN-verified timesheets track your hours automatically and invoice the clinic for you. They pay you directly.

Transparent rates, automatic invoicing
Why locu.nz

Built for how locums work

You set your time, pick your rate, and choose where to work. We handle the admin, so there's no back-and-forth.

100% free for locums

No fees, no subscription. Join, verify, and apply to shifts at zero cost, always.

Flexible scheduling

Set your own availability. Work one shift a month or five a week. You choose what fits your life.

Verified badge on your profile

Verification shows employers you're credentialled. No awkward credential conversations. It's all done upfront.

All your earnings in one place

Track every shift, timesheet and invoice in your dashboard. Download statements for tax time in one click.

Available roles

Launching with these roles first

We're starting with the roles NZ needs covered most. More disciplines are coming as we grow.

Registered Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Pharmacist
Healthcare Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
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Refer & Earn

Know another locum? Earn $1 per hour they work.

Refer a colleague to locu.nz and earn $1 for every hour they work for one year from the day they join, paid weekly. No limit on how many people you refer.

$1/hr
per referred locum
Questions

Frequently asked questions

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Is locu.nz really free for locums? +
Yes, completely free. There is no subscription, no commission deducted from your rate, and no hidden fees. The platform charges a fee to businesses, not locums.
How long does verification take? +
Most profiles are reviewed within 4 hours during business days. You'll receive an email as soon as your account is activated.
What documents do I need to register? +
You'll need your current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and proof of NZ right to work (passport or visa). Police and children's safety checks are arranged by the engaging business, not by Locu.nz, but you can record any check you already hold on your profile (shown to businesses as supplied by you and unverified). Indemnity insurance is optional but recommended.
Can I work in multiple regions? +
Absolutely. You can set multiple preferred locations or mark yourself as nationwide flexible. Shifts across all of NZ are available to you.
How does check-in work? +
When you arrive, ask your employer for the current check-in code (it's on their dashboard, or on the reception kiosk screen) and enter it in the app to clock on. Do the same with the end code at shift end to clock off. The code refreshes every couple of minutes, so it can't be used off-site. Your timesheet is auto-generated, no paperwork required.

Ready to take back control of your career?