General Practitioner | West Coast

New Zealand Government; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable lifestyle

Improved work-life balance

Unique natural environment activities

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking General Practitioners (GPs) across the beautiful West Coast. This role features a broad clinical scope in rural communities, including primary, urgent and emergency care, as well as paediatrics, orthopaedics, and obstetrics/gynecology.

Join a highly skilled Rural Generalist Team with opportunities for professional growth and a balanced lifestyle in a stunning natural environment. For more details, apply online or contact Amy Walker at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered GP or on the pathway to achieving this status.
• Ability to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, urgent, emergency, general, paediatric, orthopaedic and obstetric/gynecology care.
• Collaborate with in‑house specialists for support and transfers.
• Engage in community and rural hospital‑based services.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Vocationally registered GP or on the pathway to achieving this status

Ability to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Council

Job description

Ehara taku I toa takitahi, engari, he toa takitini. My strength is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many.

Role Overview

General Practitioners (GPs) needed across the West Coast as part of the Rural Generalist Team. The role offers a broad clinical scope in rural communities, delivering primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, general medicine, paediatrics, orthopaedics and obstetrics/gynecology.

About Us

The West Coast of the South Island is rugged, isolated, and beautiful, with a population of 32,500. The community operates a Rural Generalist Model to ensure equitable, high‑level care. The team is flexible, multi‑disciplinary and highly skilled, offering unique career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, urgent, emergency, general, paediatric, orthopaedic and obstetric/gynecology care within a rural generalist framework.
• Collaborate with in‑house specialists (psychiatry, anaesthetics, general surgery and obstetrics/gynecology) and TransAlpine partners for specialist support and tertiary transfers.
• Engage in community and rural hospital‑based services, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and career progression as part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand.

Skills & Experience

• Vocationally registered GP or on the pathway to achieving this status.
• Ability to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Council (see https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/).

Benefits and Lifestyle

Enjoy an affordable lifestyle, improved work‑life balance and the opportunity to live in one of the most striking natural environments in New Zealand. The West Coast offers tramping, surfing, mountain biking and kayaking.

Equal Opportunity

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand is an inclusive and equal‑opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone, promoting diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Apply Now

To apply online, visit our careers website. For further questions, contact Amy Walker, West Coast Recruitment Partner, email: [e-mail].