A practice located in Westport is looking for a general practitioner (GP) to fill a short-term role beginning on the 5th of May and concluding on the 16th of May 2025.

For this role, you will be working 10 sessions per week with no requirement for on-call, PRIME, or hospital work.

Additionally, the practice is able to offer accommodation, a vehicle, and relocation assistance if required.

Westport is a small town in the Buller district surrounded by beautiful tree clad mountains and situated next to the sea.  In the last 10 years mining, tourism and agriculture have expanded and the area has experienced a renaissance. Subsequently younger families have moved into the area and the demographics have become more vibrant.  If you want to get away from it all the West Coast is for you with sub-tropical rainforests, lots of walks including the Heaphy Track, Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks and blowholes, a seal colony, arts and crafts and surfing. It is steeped in history from its gold mining and whitebait fishing.

For the outdoor enthusiasts, there are a huge variety of adventure and recreation activities on offer. Cycle the easy West Coast Wilderness Trail or take advantage of the quad bike tours, caving and white-water rafting.

For more on the region, click here.