General Practitioner Lead

General Practitioner Lead | Rural Medicine with Purpose (Te Tairāwhiti, East Coast)

Location: East Coast, Tairāwhiti / Gisborne
Employment Type: Full-time or part-time negotiable
Organisation: Ngāti Porou Oranga - npo.org.nz

Lead primary care where it truly matters!
Join Ngāti Porou Oranga and experience medicine in a way that is deeply connected to people, place, and purpose.

This is an opportunity to step into a clinical leadership role within a rural, kaupapa Māori health service - delivering high-quality care while helping shape the future of primary health on the East Coast.

Live and work where your impact is visible, valued, and lasting.

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

As General Practitioner Lead, you will provide both clinical care and leadership, supporting the delivery and ongoing development of integrated primary health services across our East Coast network.

This role includes:

• Providing high-quality general practice and urgent care

• Supporting continuity of care across whānau and communities

• Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team

• Contributing to service design and models of care

• Supporting workforce development, mentoring, and clinical guidance

• Participation in a shared on-call roster, with flexibility and team support

You will work across our coastal clinics and at Te Puia Springs Hospital, within a team that is committed, collaborative, and grounded in kaupapa Māori.

Lifestyle & flexibility

We recognise that one size does not fit all. You may choose to:

• Live in one of our East Coast communities

• Base yourself in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne) and commute

• Work across multiple sites or adopt a hybrid model

We are committed to supporting arrangements that align with your whānau, lifestyle, and professional goals.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou – What we offer

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Salary from $250,000 FTE (DOE) + full professional package

• APC, MPS, and Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners membership covered

• Generous CPD allowance and study leave

• Five weeks annual leave

• Fully subsidised health and life insurance

• Relocation support

• Accommodation and vehicle options available

Our Ngāti Porou Koha:

We offer a unique package that reflects our values of manaakitanga and connection, including:

• Cultural experiences on Maunga Hikurangi

• Locally sourced kai and wellness products

• Whānau-focused benefits and experiences

This is more than a job - it is a relationship with our people and our whenua.

About Ngāti Porou Oranga

Ngāti Porou Oranga is a kaupapa Māori, iwi-owned provider delivering integrated hauora, housing, and social services across the East Coast.

As a subsidiary of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, we are committed to improving outcomes for whānau through services grounded in tikanga, equity, and community connection.

We are proud to operate Te Puia Springs Hospital, the only Māori-owned and operated hospital of its kind.

About you

You will bring:

• Fellowship with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (or equivalent)

• Current APC and eligibility to practice in Aotearoa

• A commitment to rural and/or Māori health outcomes

• Strong clinical capability and sound judgement

• An interest in leadership, service development, or mentoring

Most importantly, you will value whānau-centred care, relationships, and community impact.

Me pēhea e tono - How to Apply

If you are looking for a role where you can lead, contribute, and belong, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your application, or contact [email protected] for further information.