General Practitioner/Family Medicine Specialist (We would be honoured if you apply)
Tohunga Whakapiki Hauora
General Practitioner/Family Medicine Specialist
FTE Negotiable
Employee or Contractor Opportunities
Locations: Whaitara and New Plymouth
We do health differently at Tui Ora. As a holistic kaupapa Maori (Maori approach) primary care organisation which has been serving the Taranaki community for more than 25 years, we provide a wide range of health and social wellbeing services for our whanau (families).
We follow a proven Maori model of care that puts whanau at the centre, empowering them to set their own life goals and create a pathway to reaching them. Our experienced and multi-disciplinary teams walk beside them every step of the way.
Our services include two GP practices across two locations in New Plymouth and Whaitara, a community nursing team made up of long-term health, diabetes, cancer, child and respiratory specialists, mental health and addiction services, social service navigator support, alcohol and drug recovery, and youth services to help whanau address life issues that may impact their overall health and wellbeing.
Our mahi (work) is challenging, fulfilling and can be life changing.
As an organisation, we want our kaimahi (employees) to be at their best. This means we look after you and put your health and wellbeing first. If you're keen to work in a fun working environment where your professional growth and development means you are supported to be the best you can be, Tui Ora is the place for you.
Taranaki - like no other
The Taranaki region has so much to offer as a place to live with epic mountain trails, miles of coastline and world class surf breaks, vibrant urban centres, a multitude of gardens and parks, and a major events calendar that includes Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga (2025), WOMAD, the Festival of Lights and the Taranaki Arts Festival.
The majestic sight of our maunga Taranaki (Mt Taranaki) provides a breath-taking backdrop to each day, while the opportunities for weekend adventures or a relaxing time-out are endless. A thriving café culture, top quality restaurants, theatres and concerts, art galleries and museums, mountain-bike park, fishing, sailing, walking – you are never short of options in Taranaki.
Find out more about what it is like to live and work in this amazing region here . Or use https://www.taranaki.co.nz/
He aha ta matou | What we offer.
Te Reo Maori (Maori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!
A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
Four Wellbeing Leave days annually
Professional Development
A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whanau environment
A fantastic location to work and live
A competitive remuneration package.
Mo te turanga | About the role
You will be joining a team of six General Practitioners and work as a part of our vibrant, dedicated, and collaborative general practice team. You will be responsible for providing patient-centred, culturally appropriate, individual holistic care to our enrolled population. You will work closely with the nursing team, our intern nurse practitioner, practice pharmacist, pharmacist prescriber, our administration team, and other GPs to provide clinical guidance, assistance, education, and support.
Kia ekena a angitu | To promote success in this role, you will have
Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible to apply for registration
Fellowship of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners, or training towards FRNZCGP
An international postgraduate medical qualification in general practice
Current practicing certificate
A good knowledge of general practice care in Aotearoa (New Zealand) (desirable)
Experience in applying tikanga Maori as it applies in the role (desirable).
A full, clean NZ Driver Licence or equivalent
This is a real opportunity for you to action meaningful change for your clients/patients and the communities you are working with. You can and will make a difference, helping people to live more powerful and fulfilling lives by putting Hauora (wellbeing) at the centre.
You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whanau/family, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.
We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your Te Ao Maori journey.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Applications Close: This position is open and has no close date, however, applicants will be contacted shortly after expressing interest.
Job details Job Reference:
Job Reference: /1820866
Location:
North Island - Taranaki - All values
Job type:
Job type: Permanent Full time
Expertise:
Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - General Practitioner
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