Rural medicine the way it should be...
This opportunity offers the chance to join a close-knit and highly collaborative rural team, currently made up of two General Practitioners, four Registered Nurses, a Health Coach specialising in lifestyle and preventative care, and a Health Improvement Practitioner focused on mental health support, all backed by experienced administrative and operational staff. Together, this team allows you to provide genuinely holistic, relationship-based care, with the time and support needed to build strong continuity of care with your patients.
The patient population reflects the heart of rural New Zealand with a large elderly demographic alongside farming families and younger patients from surrounding districts. GPs generally see around 20 patients per day, creating the space for meaningful consultations, preventative care, and long-term therapeutic relationships. After-hours care is shared fairly within the practice during the week, with weekend cover shared alongside the other local practice.
What’s on offer
- Start date ASAP
- Minimum contract 6mths
- Competitive salary & remuneration package
- Accommodation provided for the duration of your contract
Lifestyle and location
The spectacular natural landscape is one of the region’s greatest attractions. The town itself offers the perfect rural balance: large enough for all essential services, yet small enough that you quickly feel part of the community, with a pace of life that feels refreshingly manageable.
Within an hour, you can be at Lakes Waitaki, perfect for boating, fishing, and camping. Slightly further afield is Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park offers world-class alpine scenery, hiking, and skiing, while coastal beaches remain within easy reach for the perfect mountain-and-sea lifestyle balance. Positioned midway between Timaru and Oamaru, you’ll have convenient access to secondary care facilities, while larger centres such as Christchurch and Dunedin are only a few hours away, ideal for easy weekend getaways.
Take the next step
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