General Practitioner

Qjumpers; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Living Wage employer

Relocation support

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Te Waipuna Health, the General Practice arm of Te Oranganui in Whanganui, NZ, seeks a General Practitioner to provide whānau-centred primary care. Flexible FTE options are available, with full-time and part-time opportunities.

You will work within a kaupapa Māori framework to promote health equity and collaborate with nurses, kaiāwhina, and diverse teams to improve community wellbeing. You will be registered as a GP or working towards registration, and you will actively engage in karakia,

Qualifications

• Must hold, or be working towards, vocational registration as a General Practitioner.
• Commitment to high-quality, equitable healthcare outcomes.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with patients and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and whānau.
• Work within a kaupapa Māori model of care that supports health equity.
• Collaborate with nurses, kaiāwhina and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to preventative, community-focused and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support whānau to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

Skills

GP registration

Cultural safety

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Kaupā Māori knowledge

Education

Medical degree (MBChB) or equivalent

Job description

Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation providing health, wellbeing, and social services that support whānau across Whanganui and surrounding districts. Guided by tikanga Māori, Whānau Ora, and a whānau-centred approach, we work alongside whānau to strengthen wellbeing, build capability, and achieve their aspirations.

Te Waipuna Health is the General Practice arm of Te Oranganui, delivering primary healthcare services to approximately 5,300 enrolled patients across two practices. Through accessible, high-quality and affordable care, we support individuals and whānau to achieve their health and wellbeing goals while strengthening the wellbeing of our communities.

We are seeking a General Practitioner to join our Te Waipuna Health team and provide high-quality, whānau-centred primary healthcare services to our enrolled population.

In this role, you will:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and whānau.
• Work within a kaupapa Māori model of care that supports health equity and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, kaiāwhina and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to preventative, community-focused and wellbeing-oriented healthcare initiatives.
• Support whānau to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

Flexible FTE options are available, with full-time and part-time opportunities considered.

You will be a dedicated and community-minded General Practitioner who is committed to delivering culturally safe and whānau-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Vocational registration as a General Practitioner, or be working towards vocational registration.
• A commitment to high-quality, equitable healthcare outcomes.
• The ability to build strong and trusting relationships with patients, whānau and colleagues.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, kaupapa Māori approaches to health and wellbeing.
• A collaborative, reflective and team-focused approach to practice.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand and meet relevant professional registration requirements.
• Supportive kaupapa Māori workplace culture with opportunities to engage in karakia, waiata, kapa haka and wānanga
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Professional supervision and access to EAP services
• Access to corporate wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership, plus 15 days' sick leave annually
• Living Wage employer
• Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.

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