General Practitioner - Thames and/or Paeroa

Seeking an experienced GP to provide whānau-centred, culturally appropriate, and individual holistic care to a defined population in Thames and/or Paeroa

We need someone who is highly engaged and passionate about working with our whānau in a kaupapa Māori environment. The successful candidate will need to be committed to achieving health equity and driving quality improvement to ensure better health outcomes for our communities.

About Us:

Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is a not-for-profit kaupapa Māori health organisation, based out of Thames. Successfully delivering medical, wellness and community services in Hauraki since 1994, we aim to be a leading indigenous health provider by providing high-quality services throughout the communities we represent.

We have 4 Whānau Health Centres located in the historic and picturesque townships of Thames, Coromandel, Whitianga, and Paeroa, delivering general practice services to an enrolled population of 11,000.

What we offer:

Flexible hours: 0.6 to 1.0 FTE. 

Support from a multidisciplinary primary health care team.

A negotiable remuneration package for permanent staff:

• Competitive salary. 
• 5-week annual leave entitlement. 
• Reimbursement (pro rata) of costs associated with MCNZ registration, annual practising. certification, College fees and medical indemnity insurance coverage.
• Tangihanga (funeral) insurance coverage.
• Relocation allowance.

Key competencies include:

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner in NZ with current APC.
• Vocational registration or practical experience as a General Practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Makes clear medical decisions and takes ownership of these, following up on problems to ensure they are resolved.
• Works as part of a clinical team, ensuring whānau needs are met.
• Experience with Medtech Evolution (Practice Management System) an advantage.

If this sounds like you and you’re interested in making a real difference in and across our communities, please apply now or contact hr@korowai.co.nz for further info or a copy of the Position Description.

Mauri Ora.