Rural General Practitioner (GP)

Location: East Coast, Tairāwhiti / Gisborne

Employment Type: Full-time or part-time negotiable

Salary Base: $220,000 – $235,000 per year (DOE)

Join Ngāti Porou Oranga and experience medicine that is deeply connected to people, place, and whānau. This is an opportunity to work within a rural, kaupapa Māori health service, providing relationship‑based care that makes a real difference for whānau and our communities. Live and work where your impact is visible, valued, and lasting.

As a General Practitioner (GP), you will provide high‑quality, holistic care across our East Coast communities, working within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

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• Providing general practice and urgent care services
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• Supporting continuity of care for whānau and communities
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• Working across our coastal clinics and Te Puia Springs Hospital
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• Contributing to a team‑based, integrated model of care
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• Participation in a shared on‑call roster, with flexibility and team support
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• Live in one of our East Coast communities
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• Work across multiple sites or adopt a hybrid model
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We are committed to supporting arrangements that align with your whānau, lifestyle, and professional goals.

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• Competitive salary (based on experience) + full professional package
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• APC, MPS, and Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners membership covered
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• Generous CPD allowance and study leave
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• Five weeks annual leave
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• Fully subsidised health and life insurance
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• Relocation support
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• Accommodation and vehicle options available
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• Locally sourced kai and wellness products
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• Whānau‑focused benefits and experiences
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• Fellowship with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (or equivalent), or working towards
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• Current APC and eligibility to practice in Aotearoa
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• A commitment to rural and/or Māori health outcomes
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• Strong clinical capability and sound judgement
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• A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a team
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• Valuing whānau‑centred care, relationships, and community impact
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Ngāti Porou Oranga is a kaupapa Māori, iwi‑owned provider delivering integrated hauora, housing, and social services across the East Coast. As a subsidiary of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, we are committed to improving outcomes for whānau through services grounded in tikanga, equity, and community connection. We are proud to operate Te Puia Springs Hospital, the only Māori‑owned and operated hospital of its kind.