General Practitioner (GP) - Puhi Kai Iti Medical Centre

About the role

The General Practitioner is responsible for providing high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally responsive primary medical care to individuals and whānau accessing NPO Primary Care Services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role delivers evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of acute, chronic and preventative healthcare needs while promoting equitable health outcomes and whānau-centred models of care. The General Practitioner contributes to integrated primary healthcare services, supports continuity of care across the wider health system, participates in clinical governance and quality improvement activities, and maintains the highest standards of professional and ethical medical practice. The role is committed to advancing kaupapa Māori approaches to healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes for Māori and all communities served by NPO.

Key responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary medical care across the lifespan

Assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions

Undertake preventative healthcare, screening and health promotion activities

Develop and implement patient-centred management plans

Prescribe medicines safely and appropriately

Arrange investigations, referrals and follow-up care

Promote informed decision-making and patient self-management

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records

Participate in clinical governance activities and quality improvement initiatives

Maintain vocational registration and Annual Practising Certificate

About you

Vocational registration and Fellowship with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (or equivalent), or be working towards Fellowship

Current APC and eligibility to practise in Aotearoa New Zealand

Strong clinical judgement and commitment to quality care

Interest in Māori health and reducing inequities

A collaborative, adaptable and relationship-focused approach

Most importantly, you value people, purpose and community.

This role offers professional variety, meaningful clinical practice, and the opportunity to help shape services that respond to community need.

Flexibility That Works

We recognise one size does not fit all and offer flexibility around:

Full-time or part-time hours

Clinical sessions and days of work

Opportunities to develop special interests

Potential leadership or teaching opportunities

Broader East Coast involvement by mutual agreement

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou – What We Offer

Remuneration & Benefits

We offer a competitive employment package, including:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• APC reimbursement
• Medical Protection Society (MPS) cover
• 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 assistance (where applicable)
• 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.