Rural Generalist- Senior Medical Officer

Rural Generalist – West Coast | Permanent Full timeMeaningful work.

Unmatched lifestyle.

Join a passionateand flexible Rural Generalist Team.Ehara taku i toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini – My

strength is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many.Are you passionate about providing quality healthcare

services in rural communities?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the

principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system

that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are recruiting Rural Generalists (RGs) to work across the

Coast as part of our highly skilled and supportive team.

If you're interested

in Rural Generalism and want to work across a broad clinical scope, this is the

opportunity for you.You'll provide care across a diverse range of settings –

including urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care, inpatient medicine,

paediatrics, orthopaedics, and obstetrics / gynaecology.

You'll be supported by

in-house specialists (psychiatry, anaesthetics, general surgery, O&G) and

backed by TransAlpine partnerships for tertiary support.This is a role that offers challenge, growth, and meaningful

connection – not only with your team but with the communities you serve.

If you

enjoy autonomy, variety, and the ability to make a real difference, you'll

thrive here.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, we're the largest geographical Te Whatu Ora locality, with a population

of just 32,500.

Delivering healthcare in this environment can be challenging,

which is why we've fully embraced a Rural Generalist Model – to ensure

equitable, high-level care is available to all.Our 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!

About YouYou'll be someone who is 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 fellowshipEligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New ZealandA genuine interest in the broad scope of Rural Generalist practiceA desire to contribute to community-focused, equity-driven healthcareA passion for working in smaller, close-knit rural communities Working

at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu OraAt Health New Zealand, we are committed to a diverse and

inclusive workforce so we can best serve the communities we work in.

We welcome

applications from our Maori, 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.