General Practitioner

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua invites registered General Practitioners to join Rehua Medical Centre in Whakatāne, delivering outstanding medical, clinical, and Rongoā services to our whānau and communities.

Based at Rehua Medical Centre with opportunities to work across Kawerau and Edgecumbe, this permanent or part-time role emphasises health equity, whānau relationships, and culturally rich care, supported by professional development and a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Address health inequities within whānau and communities.
• Build relationships with patients and provide culturally rich care.
• Based at Rehua Medical Centre in Whakatāne with regional duties across Kawerau and Edgecumbe.

Job description

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Permanent or part-time options available, we’re flexible

Rehua Medical Centre proudly sits within Te Puna Ora o Rongoā Māori, our newly formed medical subsidiary also known as Te Whare o Rehua. This new direction sharpens our focus on delivering outstanding medical, clinical, and Rongoā services. By uniting Rehua Medical, Rehua Nuku Ora, Tarawera Medical Centre and our Rongoā Māori team, we offer whānau seamless, modern, and culturally rich healthcare across the Mātaatua rohe.

He aha te tūnga I About the role

In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated team of highly skilled and trusted clinicians who are passionate about addressing health inequities within our community. This isn’t just your average day job but an opportunity to add value by building relationships with whānau and contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of the community.

If you’re tired of working under a model of care that doesn’t align with your own values and you’re a purpose driven practitioner who is committed to improving health outcomes for communities, then get in touch with us today. We’re interested in hearing from registered General Practitioners who share our commitment to improving health outcomes for whānau and communities.

This role is based at Rehua Medical Centre in Whakatāne, with the opportunity to work across our wider network of medical centres in Kawerau and Edgecumbe as required.

Whakatāne offers an enviable lifestyle, with Ohope Beach, native bush, walking and cycling tracks, rivers and lakes all within easy reach. Located in the heard of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, you’ll have the opportunity to live and work in a region known for its strong communities, beautiful surroundings and relaxed lifestyle.

At Te Whare o Rehua, we know that family is important, and we believe in a good work-life balance. We are proud of our team, and the supports we have in place to ensure our staff thrive both at work and at home. Here, we support ongoing learning of Te Reo Māori, professional development, and opportunities for career development.