General Practitioner GP/General Practice Lead

Whaitara Health Centre is a rural community hub housing a general practice, allied health support services (podiatrist, chiropractor, radiology and dentist) and access to a wide range of other health and social wellbeing services.
It is one of two general practices owned and operated by Tui Ora, with the other located in New Plymouth, a short 20-minute drive away.
Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare providers including fellow GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, administrators and kaihapai.
Our practice is equipped with the latest technology and resources, ensuring you have the tools needed to provide high-quality care to whanau.
A holistic kaupapa Maori (Maori approach) primary care organisation, Tui Ora empowers whanau (patients) to set their own health and wellbeing hauora goals and create a pathway to reaching them.
Whanau are supported and empowered by our experienced and multi-disciplinary teams that include 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.
Our proven Maori model of care supports positive change for individuals, their families, and the community as a whole.
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
/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.
5 weeks annual leave
Relocation Package

Mo te turanga | About the role
We are on the look-out for an experienced and passionate GP Lead to become a vital part of our clinical team based at Whaitara Health Centre in Whaitara.
You will provide clinical leadership to the team and be supported by our Clinical Director, Clinical Nurse Lead and Business Manager.
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
Preferably leadership experience within General Practice
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.
Join us and explore what is possible.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply.
Please apply online via this link
/tuiora.co.nz/about/work-here/
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