Opportunities for General Practitioner

Kaupapa Medical Centre | Whaiora
Masterton, Wairarapa

0.8 FTE | Flexible options considered

VLCA practice | Immigration NZ Accredited Employer

Indicative patient load: 700–1000 patients

GP role with purpose, people, and heart

At Whaiora, being a GP is about more than consults and clinical targets. It’s about walking alongside whānau, contributing to equity, and practising medicine in a way that aligns with your values.

Our Kaupapa Medical Centre in Masterton is a kaupapa Māori–led, Very Low Cost Access (VLCA) practice, grounded in manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kaitiakitanga. We are not corporate, and we don’t operate with corporate margins. What we do offer is meaningful work, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in our community.

Why join Whaiora?

You’ll work in a genuinely integrated model of care, supported by a wide multidisciplinary team including Nurse Prescribers, Clinical Pharmacist, Health Improvement Practitioner, Physiotherapist, Extended Care Paramedic, traditional Romiromi practitioner, and more.

The role

• 0.8 FTE (8 sessions per week)
• 10 patients per session, 20-minute appointments
• Paid admin time included
• Focus on continuity of care and quality over volume

What we offer

• Competitive salary package
• 5 weeks annual leave
• CME / CPD funding
• APC and college fee reimbursement
• Sign-on and retention bonuses
• Relocation support available

About you

• Full MCNZ registration
• Patient- and whānau-centred approach
• Strong clinical judgement
• Team-oriented and values-driven

Why Masterton?

Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with great schools, outdoor recreation, vineyards, and easy access to Wellington.

Apply now

Please send your CV and cover letter or contact us for a confidential kōrero anita@whaiora.org.nz or 0274138209

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Nurse Practitioner – General Practice 

FULL-TIME | PRIMARY CARE | KAUPAPA MĀORI HEALTH

Are you a Nurse Practitioner who wants to work at the top of your scope, build meaningful relationships with whānau, and make a genuine difference in community health?

Whaiora is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our general medical practice for a full-time, permanent contract. This is a primary care role (not hospital-based) offering autonomy, continuity of care, and the opportunity to contribute to equity-focused, whānau-centred health outcomes.

ABOUT WHAIORA

Whaiora is a kaupapa Māori health provider committed to improving hauora for whānau through accessible, integrated, and culturally grounded services. Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori models of health, we work alongside whānau, hapū, and iwi to deliver care that makes a real difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working within a general medical practice / primary care setting, you will provide advanced clinical care to enrolled patients and whānau across the lifespan. The role focuses on continuity of care, long-term condition management, preventative health, and early intervention.

You will practice autonomously within your Nurse Practitioner scope while working closely with GPs, nurses, kaiāwhina, and wider community services.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Providing advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing in primary care
• Managing acute presentations and long-term conditions
• Delivering preventative care, screening, immunisations, and health promotion
• Supporting whānau-centred, culturally safe care grounded in kaupapa Māori values
• Contributing to improved access, equity, and population health outcomes
• Working collaboratively within a general practice team and wider health system

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Current APC and prescriber status
• Experience in primary care, general practice, or community settings
• Strong clinical judgement, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to health equity and whānau-centred care
• Experience in Māori health is welcomed but not essential

WHY JOIN WHAIORA?

• A primary care role where you can practice at the top of your scope
• No hospital shifts or inpatient work
• A values-driven organisation committed to equity and whānau wellbeing
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Please note: This role requires safety checking through the Police Vetting System under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11th May 2026

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