Rural Generalist

Rural Generalist – West Coast | Permanent Full TimeMeaningful work.
Unmatched lifestyle.
Join a passionate and flexible Rural Generalist Team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, a system grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to serving all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are recruiting Rural Generalists (RGs) to work across the West Coast as part of a highly skilled and supportive team.
If you are interested in Rural Generalism and want to work across a broad clinical scope, this is the opportunity for you.Provide care across a diverse range of settings, including urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care, inpatient medicine, paediatrics, orthopaedics, and obstetrics/gynecology.Be supported by in‐house specialists (psychiatry, anaesthetics, general surgery, O&G) and backed by TransAlpine partnerships for tertiary support.Experience a role that offers challenge, growth, and meaningful connection – not only with your team but with the communities you serve.About the Team / Service / LocationThe West Coast of the South Island is rugged, isolated, and absolutely stunning.
Stretching from Karamea in the north to Haast in the south, it is the largest Te Whatu Ora locality, with a population of just 32,500.
Delivering healthcare in this environment can be challenging, which is why we have fully embraced a Rural Generalist Model to ensure equitable, high‐level care is available to all.The Rural Generalist Team is a flexible, multi‐disciplinary group made up of DRHMNZ and RNZCGP fellows and trainees, FACEMs, and FACRRMs.
We offer career development tailored to your aspirations and support those working toward dual fellowship.
Outside of work, the Coast is a natural playground – you'll want your tramping boots, surfboard, mountain bike, and kayak, because you'll use them all!
Learn more about living and working on the West Coast: YouYou will be collaborative, adaptable, and committed to providing the best possible care in a rural setting.
You will also have:Vocational registration (e.g., FDRHMNZ or FRNZCGP) or be on the pathway to dual fellowship.Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.A genuine interest in the broad scope of Rural Generalist practice.A desire to contribute to community‐focused, equity‐driven healthcare.A passion for working in smaller, close‐knit rural communities.For more information on registration requirements, visit at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu OraWe are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce so we can best serve the communities we work in.
We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities and value what you uniquely bring.How to ApplyTo apply, click "apply now."
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.If you would like further information or a confidential chat, please contact Amy Walker – West Coast Recruitment Partner at ****** note: Statement of Accountability available on request.
We will review applications as they are received and may progress interviews prior to the closing date.Join us on the CoastNau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!
Join us on the Coast – where medicine meets community, and lifestyle meets purpose!
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