Our Story

Hospital Staff Solutions was founded in 2008 by Angela Shaw, born from a genuine desire to help hospitals navigate the growing challenge of finding the right medical specialists. Having seen the pressure this placed on teams and patient care, Angela set out to create a service that was not just about recruitment—but about support, partnership, and solutions that made a difference to medical staff shortages.

Over the past 18+ years, we’ve grown into a trusted partner for public and private hospitals across New Zealand and Australia, specialising in connecting radiologists, psychiatrists, emergency medicine specialists, and physicians with meaningful locum and permanent opportunities. But what sets us apart is how we do it. We take the time to understand the needs of both our clients and our doctors—because behind every placement is a person, a team, and a community relying on the outcome.

From first conversation through to placement and beyond, we provide an end-to-end, hands-on service, supporting everything from sourcing and credentialing to relocation and onboarding. Our approach is grounded in empathy, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to making the process seamless. Because for us, it’s never just about filling a role—it’s about caring for the people behind it and delivering solutions that last.

You’ll benefit from our end to end recruitment and relocation services, tailored to each medical doctor and their family. We pride ourselves on our ability to identify your needs and build a strategy enabling a seamless transition to your new job and community. We offer support with job placement, medical registration, immigration and settlement; making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

If you are still considering whether New Zealand or Australia is right for you, we’ve prepared some useful information about working as a doctor in both countries. Click here to read more about New Zealand or Australia.

You can count on us to really listen and accommodate any questions or concerns you may have. We’ve helped a large number of medical specialists and their families just like you realise their dreams.

It is possible to build your career while having the freedom to explore a new country. Let us show you the way.