Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Nau mai, Haere mai, come join us at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Ōrākei Health Services is proudly owned and operated by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. We have been operating for over 50 years to provide whānau health, wellbeing and community services.

We are based in Ōrākei/Mission Bay at Eastridge Mall with services ranging from general and family medical care, minor surgeries, immunisations and vaccinations to cervical smears and ECG heart checks.

Ko Whai Māia te peka whakawhanake o Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. He huhua ngā kōkiri a tēnei peka, ko te mātauranga me te ako, ko te reo Māori me te ahurea tuakiri a Ngāti Whātua, ko ngā umanga me te mahi, ko ngā whare, ko te hauora me te oranga, ko te mahi tāpoi me ngā taonga tuku iho, ko te tiaki taiao me te penapena rawa

Whai Māia is the tribal development arm for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.  We are a diverse business encompassing education and learning, careers and employment, housing, health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, and environmental and resource management.

Our people are the heart of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Our goal is for whānau to be loved and nurtured, strong and happy, stand tall and proud, confident and enjoy life in comfort, companionship and inclusion.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity:

We are looking for a General or Nurse Practitioner to cover one of our GPs from May for a minimum of 8 weeks (preference 10 weeks). 

The role is varied and based on a roster where the GP will provide a range of primary care services within a multidisciplinary team. The GP provides individual and whānau/family medical care within the Primary Healthcare, Outreach and Whānau home isolation settings.

The GP works closely with the Clinical Lead/Senior GP and Nursing team to offer clinical guidance, assistance, education, and support. Partnerships & collaboration with other teams within Toi Ora (Health Services) are required to provide efficient, effective, holistic wrap-around services to ensure the overall wellbeing of patients/whānau.

Flexible with templates (and not overloaded) and balance of Telehealth and onsite work if that would suit your situation.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Essential Qualifications & Experience

• General Practice qualifications.
• New Zealand registered.
• Fully registered medical practitioner with a current Annual Practicing Certificate from the Medical Council of NZ.
• Current membership of a professional liabilities insurance group (e.g., Medical Protection Society or Medical Defence Union).
• Ability to work independently and be a team member.
• Strong relationship skills.
• Integrity, honesty, and reliability.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Preferred but not essential:

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Key Result Areas

• High-Quality Patient Care: Provide patient-centered care, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatments, with clear communication and education.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, mentoring and supporting colleagues where needed.
• Professional Standards: Maintain compliance with Medical Council NZ regulations and ensure accurate documentation.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to quality initiatives and adopt evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
• Ongoing Development: Commit to continuing education to stay updated on medical advancement
• Operational Efficiency: Support clinic operations by managing time effectively and meeting key performance indicators.
• Health Promotion: Advocate for preventive care and promote public health within the community

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Children's Safety Check
• Qualification Check 

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. 

If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz or call Sariah Witika on 021 072 4162.