General Practitioner (GP)

Ā tātou kōrero - Our story

Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea (TToTW) is based in Ōpōtiki in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty. Following our Treaty settlement in 2024, we are entering an exciting period of growth, with the return of significant assets and renewed opportunity for our people.

Our vision, Tū Ake Whakatōhea, speaks to unity, identity, resilience, and collective aspirations. It reflects both our history and our future, acknowledging the hardships we have endured, the strength we carry, and the shared path we are continuing to shape together.

Tū Ake means to stand with pride, to stand connected, and to stand grounded in whakapapa and tikanga. It is about standing for those who came before us and those who will follow, as Whakatōhea.

Guided by our strategic direction, Te Puia o Whakaari, we are committed to strengthening connections to whakapapa, reo, marae, and whenua; creating meaningful opportunities for whānau; and ensuring sustainable, intergenerational prosperity.

This is a time of transformation and possibility. A time to stand together. Tū ake Whakatōhea.

Te āheinga - The opportunity:

To provide comprehensive, evidence-informed and culturally responsive primary healthcare to individuals and whānau enrolled with Whakatōhea Health Centre.

The General Practitioner is responsible for clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and ongoing management of health conditions, supporting prevention, early intervention, and continuity of care. The role contributes to equitable access, improved health outcomes and high-quality healthcare grounded in kaupapa Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with the option to also provide acute care services through our Afterhours Medical Hub (Pou Ora).

Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and management of acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Exercise sound clinical judgement to identify and manage risk, recognise deterioration, and arrange appropriate escalation, referral or emergency care.
• Develop individualised treatment and management plans with patients and whānau, supporting informed decisions and continuity of care.
• Deliver preventative healthcare, including screening, immunisation, early intervention, health education and lifestyle interventions.
• Manage investigations, results, referrals, and follow-up to ensure timely and appropriate clinical action.
• Coordinate care with nurses, allied health professionals, specialists and external providers to support integrated healthcare.
• Deliver culturally safe, equitable and whānau-centred care grounded in kaupapa Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Recognise and respond to the wider cultural and social determinants of health affecting patients and whānau.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional, ethical, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
• Contribute to clinical quality improvement, peer review, professional development and service improvement.
• Build effective relationships with whānau, hapū, iwi, community services and health providers to support improved health outcomes.
• Provide off-site or outreach clinical services where required.

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

• Medical qualification recognised in New Zealand, current Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) registration and Annual Practising Certificate (APC), with an appropriate scope of practice.
• Appropriate professional indemnity or medical defence cover for the clinical services provided.
• Demonstrated general practice or primary healthcare experience, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP) or an equivalent recognised postgraduate qualification in general practice would be highly regarded.
• Strong clinical judgement, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, including risk management, safe prescribing, referral, and escalation.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-informed practice, professional standards, patient rights, privacy and relevant healthcare legislation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with patients, whānau, clinical colleagues, and external providers.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally safe practice, Māori health equity and whānau-centred care; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Te Whakatōhea would be highly regarded.
• Competence in electronic patient management systems and commitment to continuing professional development and clinical quality improvement.
• Commitment to upholding the integrity of our uara/values.

If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to [email protected] requesting the job description.

Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz

Due to the considerable number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.