Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have six academic faculties and eleven service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that seeks excellence.

Campus Life is one of the University's service divisions, dedicated to creating a vibrant, engaging, and supportive campus experience that helps students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Within this, Student Wellbeing plays a crucial role in promoting student health, wellbeing, and safety, ensuring students have access to the support and services they need to navigate challenges and overcome personal barriers to success, whether related to physical or mental health.

Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for 2x Part Time General Practitioners (GP) to provide competent, patient-centred primary care within a fun, flexible and well-paced team.

Our clinics specifically support our students, so they are not open to the general public. We are a team of 11 Doctors supported by a dedicated nursing team and administrators. Our main clinic is on Symonds Street in Auckland’s CBD, and we have a smaller clinic in Grafton. The majority of the team are based in our Symonds Street clinic, but there may be an option to be based in Grafton.

You will report to the Medical Lead and work closely with the counselling and nursing teams to ensure the delivery of our holistic and integrated services. This will be an ideal role for a GP who has a particular interest in mental and sexual health, and the support of young adults.

We have flexibility on the number of days we can offer, but we are looking for this role to be Part Time, 3 to 5 days a week split over 7.5 hour days.
We are open to considering a variety of GPs at different stages of their careers, our current preference is for you to have achieved Fellowship.
As part of a forward plan, we are also open to hiring multiple GPs, so this is a perfect time to contact us to discuss your interest and working preferences. We may be able to flex to your specific hourly needs, so please do reach out if you would like to discuss how this works in practice and the number of days you are looking to work.

For more information about this role, see the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Ideally, we are looking for a General Practitioner with experience of working in a multidisciplinary health setting with proven clinical experience with young adults and diverse communities. This would include experience with health screening and healthy lifestyle interventions.

You will stand out if you have highly developed interpersonal skills and enjoy providing medical guidance to a range of patients usually of a younger demographic. You will be confident in your ability to respond appropriately and calmly in high pressure situations and be diligent with your follow ups and paperwork.

Due to our diverse student population, we are also interested to know of any language skills you may have.

E rapua ana mātou | We are seeking

• A registered doctor within New Zealand, who holds a current NZMC Practising Certificate and indemnity insurance.
• Member or Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of GPs (or practising under General Scope with appropriate supervision).
• A minimum of 2 years of General Practice experience, preferably as a GP Registrar in primary care and/or emergency care.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer you more than a job. We provide you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world class educational institution and modern clinic.

We are proud of providing an environment that enables your natural abilities and rewards your hard work. We offer benefits and support throughout your career that allow you to develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• A competitive salary with 5 weeks annual leave. You can also buy and sell additional leave.
• The option to have your superannuation matched at 6.75% via our two pension schemes
• Flexible employment practices. Including adaptive working hours
• A generous parental leave policy

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of the 23 March 2025 to be considered. This advert may close early or be extended depending on the suitability and number of applications received.

Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Dr Janice Brown, via janice.brown@auckland.ac.nz, with any questions about the role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Qualifications

• MBCHB or equivalent, FRNZCGP

Additional Information
Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz