Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

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

Our clinics specifically support our students and are not open to the general public. We are a team of 11 Doctors supported by a dedicated nursing team and administrators. Our three clinics are based in Auckland’s CBD (Symonds Street), Grafton and, for the time being, Epsom. The majority of the team are based in our Symonds Street clinic, which is where this role is located.

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 young adults.

We have flexibility on the number of days we can offer, but we are ideally looking for 4 days a week split over 7.5 hour days. We are open to considering a variety of GPs at different stages of their careers, although our current preference is for you to have achieved Fellowship.

As part of a forward plan, we are also open to hiring a second GP, 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.  

About you | He kōrero mōu

Ideally, we are looking for someone 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 with a demonstrated ability to provide medical advice to a range of patients. You will be confident in your ability to respond appropriately and calmly in crisis situations and perform under pressure.

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 and hold 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.

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. With the option to 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
• An established internal mobility programme (Internal First) which offers our staff real options to change their career and try out new ways of working

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 2nd of May 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Neil Constable via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz