Māu te tono, no mātou te whiwhi!
(We would be honoured if you apply) 

General Practitioner

• FTE Negotiable
• Employee or Contractor Opportunities
• Locations: Whaitara and New Plymouth

He whakamārama mō Tui Ora | About us

We do health differently at Tui Ora. As a holistic kaupapa Māori (Māori approach) primary care organisation which has been serving the Taranaki community for more than 25 years, we provide a wide range of health and social wellbeing services for our whānau (families). 

We follow a proven Māori model of care that puts whānau at the centre, empowering them to set their own life goals and create a pathway to reaching them. Our experienced and multi-disciplinary teams walk beside them every step of the way.

Our services include two GP practices across two locations in New Plymouth and Whaitara, a community nursing team made up of long-term health, diabetes, cancer, child and respiratory specialists, mental health and addiction services, social service navigator support, alcohol and drug recovery, and youth services to help whānau address life issues that may impact their overall health and wellbeing. 

Our mahi (work) is challenging, fulfilling and can be life changing.

As an organisation, we want our kaimahi (employees) to be at their best. This means we look after you and put your health and wellbeing first. If you’re keen to work in a fun working environment where your professional growth and development means you are supported to be the best you can be, Tui Ora is the place for you.

Taranaki - like no other

The Taranaki region has so much to offer as a place to live with epic mountain trails, miles of coastline and world class surf breaks, vibrant urban centres, a multitude of gardens and parks, and a major events calendar that includes Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga (2025), WOMAD, the Festival of Lights and the Taranaki Arts Festival.

The majestic sight of our maunga Taranaki (Mt Taranaki) provides a breath-taking backdrop to each day, while the opportunities for weekend adventures or a relaxing time-out are endless. A thriving café culture, top quality restaurants, theatres and concerts, art galleries and museums, mountain-bike park, fishing, sailing, walking – you are never short of options in Taranaki.

Find out more about what it is like to live and work in this amazing region here. Or use https://www.taranaki.co.nz/

He aha tā mātou | What we offer.

• Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!
• A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
• Four Wellbeing Leave days annually
• Professional Development
• A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
• A fantastic location to work and live
• A competitive remuneration package.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

You will be joining a team of six General Practitioners and work as a part of our vibrant, dedicated, and collaborative general practice team. You will be responsible for providing patient-centred, culturally appropriate, individual holistic care to our enrolled population. You will work closely with the nursing team, our intern nurse practitioner, practice pharmacist, pharmacist prescriber, our administration team, and other GPs to provide clinical guidance, assistance, education, and support.

Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible to apply for registration
• Fellowship of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners, or training towards FRNZCGP
• An international postgraduate medical qualification in general practice
• Current practicing certificate
• A good knowledge of general practice care in Aotearoa (New Zealand) (desirable)
• Experience in applying tikanga Māori as it applies in the role (desirable).
• A full, clean NZ Driver Licence or equivalent

This is a real opportunity for you to action meaningful change for your clients/patients and the communities you are working with. You can and will make a difference, helping people to live more powerful and fulfilling lives by putting Hauora (wellbeing) at the centre.

You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whānau/family, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.

We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your Te Ao Māori journey.

Join us and explore what is possible.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply.

Please apply online via this direct link Tui Ora | Applications

To find out more about what it is like to work at Tui Ora visit Work here | Supporting all Taranaki whānau

If you would like to talk to someone at Tui Ora about any employment opportunities, or about this vacancy in particular, please contact Dr Bernard Leuthart, Clinical Director by emailing [email protected] or Cara Humphries Stonnell, Recruitment Specialist [email protected]

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

Applications Close: This position is open and has no close date, however, applicants will be contacted shortly after expressing interest.

Ngā mihi ki a koe
Nā mātou
Nā Tui Ora.