Role We are seeking a long term or permanent GP who will work well as part of an experienced and professional team. The role has eight sessions per week with a fortnightly on-call roster. The practice is seeking an empathetic and energetic GP who is able to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning about Māori culture and a passion for working with a high needs population.
Practice This practice has around 2500 registered patients, with a high Māori demographic. An open-minded GP who is also flexible to work at other sites when required would suit this position. The practice holds a structured walk-in clinic in the morning and appointments in the afternoon, making it more accessible to the local population. The practice will pay for Medical Council of NZ registration costs and medical indemnity costs. There will also be one month’s accommodation assistance and vehicle rental for three months.
Location Kaitaia is a rural town in New Zealand’s sub-tropical far north, approximately two hours from the nearest city and four and a half hours from Auckland. Kaitaia’s population around 4,800, with a further 20,000 people in the surrounding district. The beautiful beaches and natural attractions make the region attractive to tourists and offer a wonderful outdoor lifestyle for residents. Kaitaia is a busy farming town, with vineyards, and many fruit growing businesses. Like most rural towns Kaitaia has its very own annual Agricultural & Pastoral Show. If you are interested in golf, wine, food, shops and art then this is the area for you. The region has numerous primary schools around the towns and in the rural settings, there are four intermediate schooling options and two colleges. They also have preschools/kindergartens, play-centres and child care facilities. See more of the Kaitaia/Northland region here.
