General Practitioner (GP)

General Practitioner (GP) | 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

Deliver meaningful, whānau-centred care while enjoying a lifestyle grounded in community, connection, and purpose.

Join Ngāti Porou Oranga and experience medicine that is deeply connected to people, place, and whānau.

This is an opportunity to work within a rural, kaupapa Māori health service - providing relationship-based care that makes a real difference for whānau and our communities.

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

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

As a General Practitioner (GP), you will provide high-quality, holistic care across our East Coast communities, working within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This role includes:

• Providing general practice and urgent care services

• Supporting continuity of care for whānau and communities

• Working across our coastal clinics and Te Puia Springs Hospital

• Contributing to a team-based, integrated model of care

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

You will be part of a service grounded in kaupapa Māori, where relationships, trust, and continuity of care are central to how we work.

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:

• Competitive salary (based on experience) + 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), or working towards

• Current APC and eligibility to practice in Aotearoa

• A commitment to rural and/or Māori health outcomes

• Strong clinical capability and sound judgement

• A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a team

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.