Hi,
I don't know where you have been looking, but there is heaps of open jobs in Auckland DHBs. There were alone in Waitemata DHB 3 F/T positions in the March edition of the NZSP journal, to which unfortunately, you cannot get access unless being a member.
But look here: SEEK Job Search - Find jobs using multiple job search options

I guess it depends on the area, in which you'd like to practice. DHB Juinor jobs in NZ are generally advertised as "rotational". For a Senior position, 3-4 years experience are generally expected. And there is also lots of open jobs in the private sector.

Good luck,
regards,
Fyzzio