About the Job

Come and discover Napier where you can work, live & thrive

How would you like to be in New Zealand’s scenic east coast city of Napier? This exciting location offers a lifestyle for young professionals and young families alike. You’ll find a vibrant yet relaxed community with lots to explore. You can enjoy boutique cafés, award-winning restaurants and a lively winery culture in the surrounding Hawke’s Bay region. With a rich heritage and striking 1930s Art Deco architecture, Napier is visually distinct and full of character. Families will appreciate quality schooling and plenty of outdoor recreation (beaches, cycle paths, parks and community amenities). For professionals seeking work-life balance, the region offers a strong sense of community, affordable living (compared with larger NZ metros) and the chance to really make your mark. 

  • Permanent Position
  • Generous salary of £115k FTE 
  • Airfares to New Zealand and additional relocation assistance available
  • OOH Community Rota - one evening shift per week (2.5hrs) & 1:10 weekend shift (6hrs)

The Practice

The practice operates from a purpose-built facility comprising multiple consulting rooms and is home to a highly skilled team of 8 Doctors, 9 Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistants, and 2 Health Coaches. They provide a broad range of services including general family practice, women’s health, immunisations, travel medicine, chronic disease review, children’s health, wellbeing/mental health support and strong links to local specialist and hospital services. They pride themself on a supportive workplace culture, flexible work-rosters, collaborative team approach, continuing professional development opportunities, and an emphasis on innovation and patient-centred care. The team values respect, inclusion, and the opportunity to shape service delivery in a growing regional community.

If you are a motivated General Practitioner seeking a rewarding role in a beautiful region, we’d love to hear from you.

Time to take the next step in your GP career!

If you're considering a move to New Zealand and want to learn more, we have helped many doctors successfully transition to a rewarding career here. We would love to discuss your options in the strictest of confidence? Don’t miss out—get in touch today!

Referral Bonus: Know a doctor who might be interested? Refer a colleague, and if we successfully place them, you’ll receive a £500 cash reward!

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Debbie today.

debbiec@headmedical.com / +44 (0)131 240 5279

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