"Rata | General Practitioner"

Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand (On-site)

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Job Description

• Do you have a current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand?
• Are you a highly organised individual with the ability to remain calm under pressure?
• Have you got experience in general practice or similar experience relevant to the work of a student health service?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Rata - General Practitioner to join Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling, on a 6-month fixed-term, part-time basis. The role will be responsible for providing exceptional care and medical services for the University’s students.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring students are provided high quality and accessible health care.
• Contribute to peer review, CME and MDT meetings when required.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team which includes our counselling team, nurse practitioners, health improvement practitioners, and health coach.

This role requires safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, empathetic individual with experience in some or all the following: gender diversity, LARC insertion, minor surgery, ADHD, sexual health and mental health.

The idea candidate will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team. You will need effective time management and forward planning to balance your clinic and maintain a high standard of service to our students. The ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of individuals will ensure you go far in this position.

Key requirements:

• Current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Considerable experience in general practice or similar experience relevant to the work of a student health service.
• Proof of medical indemnity insurance.
• Empathy and understanding of the challenges in working with a student population.
• Ability to interact positively with students to foster resilience, personal safety, and academic success.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 02 March 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Gill Mark, Clinical Lead - Medical (gill.mark@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Step into a vibrant, supportive environment at Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling. Here, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing essential health and wellbeing services to students. With a focus on holistic care, innovative practices, and a commitment to student success, Mauri Ora offers a dynamic workplace where your skills and passion can truly make a difference.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1008709
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 02/15/2026, 11:29 PM
• Apply Before 03/02/2026, 10:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Student Union, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, NZ (On-site)