General Practitioner: Four‑Day Week & Flexible Options

Tamaki Health; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Flexible contracts

Nursing support

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

Tamaki Health – White Cross New Brighton, Christchurch is seeking a General Practitioner to join a supportive clinical team. The role offers a four-day week (32 hours) and minimal weekend commitments, with flexible contractor or salaried options to suit your arrangement.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred primary care, build lasting relationships with patients and families, and work with nursing and admin staff to provide coordinated care in a well-established community clinic.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate, or eligibility for registration.
• Experience working as a General Practitioner within primary care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to delivering culturally safe, patient-centred healthcare.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred general practice care.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and long-term health conditions.
• Develop and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Promote preventative healthcare and support positive health outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care.
• Support continuity of care through proactive patient management and follow-up.
• Contribute to reducing avoidable hospital presentations through accessible community-based healthcare.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

Medical Council of New Zealand registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Experience in primary care

Job description

Tamaki Health – White Cross New Brighton, Christchurch is seeking a General Practitioner to join a supportive clinical team. The role offers a four-day week (32 hours) and minimal weekend commitments, with flexible contractor or salaried options to suit your arrangement.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred primary care, build lasting relationships with patients and families, and work with nursing and admin staff to provide coordinated care in a well-established community clinic.