General Practitioner (GP) Lead

at  Tui Ora

HE WHAKAMĀRAMA MŌ TUI ORA | ABOUT US

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 kaihāpai. Our practice is equipped with the latest technology and resources, ensuring you have the tools needed to provide high-quality care to whānau.
A holistic kaupapa Māori (Māori approach) primary care organisation, Tui Ora empowers whānau (patients) to set their own health and wellbeing hauora goals and create a pathway to reaching them.
Whānau 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 Māori 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.

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 angitū | 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
• Current NZ practicing certificate
• A good knowledge of general practice care in Aotearoa (New Zealand) (desirable)
• Experience in applying tikanga Māori 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 whānau/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 Māori journey.
Join us and explore what is possible.