Specialist Consultant

General Practitioner | Westport, New Zealand

Enjoy a rewarding rural GP career on New Zealand's stunning West Coast.

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Practitioner to join a supportive and experienced healthcare team in Westport, a vibrant coastal town surrounded by rainforests, rugged coastlines, and some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery.

This role offers the chance to provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, contribute to community health initiatives, and make a genuine difference in a close-knit community that truly values its healthcare professionals.

Why Westport?

• Stunning beaches, native forests, and outdoor recreation on your doorstep
• Relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community
• Modern facilities and supportive clinical environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary package and relocation assistance
• Excellent work-life balance

What's on Offer?

As an employee of Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, you'll benefit from:

• ASMS salary scales
• Six weeks' annual leave
• CME allowance and study leave
• Rostered non-clinical time
• Strong professional and collegial support

About You

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• Passionate about providing high-quality patient care
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team
• Interested in rural and community-focused medicine

If you're looking for a role that combines career satisfaction, professional support, and an exceptional lifestyle, Westport could be the perfect fit.

Join a welcoming community and discover why so many doctors choose the West Coast as their home.

This is an integrated health unit housing all West Coast DHB services.

The unit uses a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, and recognise that lateral thinking and collaboration are key to delivering excellent services in rural communities. Their health plan identifies the health priorities for the local community and provides information on our core services and our future focused work, such as chronic disease management.