Consultant or Medical Officer, General Practitioner

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hawera; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice in Hawera, located within Hawera Hospital, seeks a General Practitioner to join a busy rural team delivering primary and acute care to about 3,100 enrolled patients. You will work with an experienced multidisciplinary team across primary and secondary care, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful community impact in a rural setting.

Vocational registration or pathway to it, NZ Medical Council registration is required, and a

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered GP or on the pathway to achieving this
• Registration with or the ability to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Council

Education

Vocational registration as GP or on pathway

Registration with NZ Medical Council

Job description

Consultant or Medical Officer, General Practitioner

Are you passionate about providing quality healthcare services in rural communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking to appoint a General Practitioners (GP) to join the South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice. Serving approximately 3,100 enrolled patients, this unique general practice is integrated within Hawera Hospital, providing the opportunity to work collaboratively across primary and secondary care settings.

You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and work closely with colleagues in the emergency department, inpatient ward and wider allied health services. This varied role offers a broad clinical scope, continuity of care and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of the South Taranaki community.

The integrated hospital and primary care model provides excellent collegial support, professional development opportunities and a rewarding rural generalist practice experience.

About us

The South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice,locatedat Hāwera Hospital, is a rural general practice located within Hawera Hospital, providing both acute and routine primary care services to approximately 3,100 enrolled patients. As a member of Pinnacle Midlands Health Network we are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, patient-centred care that meets the needs of the community.

Our unique location within Hawera Hospital enables collaboration with the Emergency Department, inpatient ward and multidisciplinary team, supporting seamless care across primary, community and hospital services. This integrated model allows us to provide a broad scope of care, from preventative health and management of long‑term conditions through to urgent and acute presentations.

In addition, we provide medical services to two local aged residential care facilities, working closely with residents, whanau and staff to ensure ongoing, comprehensive healthcare. Our team is dedicated to improving health outcomes and delivering care closer to home for the South Taranaki community through strong clinical partnerships, continuity of care and a commitment to equity.

If you enjoy living in a rural community or want a lifestyle change, then South Taranaki could be for you!

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Skills and experience

Vocationally registered GP or on the pathway to achieving this

Registration with or the ability to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Council

Working at Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HAW10139

Location:

North Island - Taranaki - Hawera

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - General Medicine