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Are you an experienced doctor or nurse practitioner looking for a rewarding role in urgent care, where no two days are the same and your skills truly make a difference?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Urgent Care doctor or nurse practitioner to join our friendly and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-supported environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centred care.

Carefirst is genuinely committed to ensuring our practices are grounded in tikanga (Māori values and practices) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are dedicated to working in ways that support equitable care and contribute to improving health outcomes for Māori communities.

About the role

You will be providing high-quality urgent and acute care to a diverse patient population, managing a wide range of presentations in a fast-paced setting. You’ll be supported by an experienced team of nurses, administration staff, and fellow clinicians who are committed to delivering outstanding care.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collegial team environment
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Modern facilities and well-established systems

About you

• Vocationally registered (or working towards) with relevant experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or general practice
• Confident in managing acute presentations
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to high standards of patient care

About Carefirst

Carefirst is clinician owned, and the management are present, available and supportive. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while being part of a genuinely supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Carefirst Westown Medical Centre, where our Urgent Care is located, is in a great location in the heart of New Plymouth and all that the region has to offer. The district is also known for its rugged coastline, world class surfing spots, fertile farming land, oil and gas industries, our café and art culture and major events including WOMAD, and, of course, the majestic Mt Taranaki. We proudly hold the title of being New Zealand’s sunniest region for 2021, 2022 and 2025.

Find out more about our Urgent Care service here.

For further information, please contact Leigh Sampson, CEO.
Ph: 027 705 1462
Email: leigh.sampson@carefirst.co.nz

We are seeking someone who is passionate about aged care and committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients living in aged care facilities. This is a meaningful and increasingly important area of healthcare, with one in six members of our community now aged over 65, a proportion that continues to grow.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older people, supporting their health, dignity, and wellbeing in a setting where continuity of care and strong relationships truly matter.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate aged care doctor or nurse practitioner to join our friendly and collaborative aged care team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-supported environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centred care.

Carefirst is genuinely committed to ensuring our practices are grounded in tikanga (Māori values and practices) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are dedicated to working in ways that support equitable care and contribute to improving health outcomes for Māori communities.

About the role

You will be providing high-quality routine and acute care to a diverse patient population, managing a wide range of presentations.  You’ll be supported by an experienced team of GPs, nurses and administration staff who are committed to delivering outstanding care.

What we offer

• A supportive and collegial team environment
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

About you

• A doctor or nurse practitioner with relevant experience in aged care or in general practice and/or a willingness to learn
• Confident in managing acute presentations
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to high standards of patient care

About Carefirst

Carefirst is clinician owned, and the management are present, available and supportive. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while being part of a genuinely supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

The Carefirst group has GP clinics in Westown, Merrilands, Moturoa and Bell Block all located in New Plymouth, a region that has lots to offer. The district is known for its rugged coastline, world class surfing spots, fertile farming land, oil and gas industries, our café and art culture and of course, the majestic Mt Taranaki. We proudly hold the title of being New Zealand’s sunniest region for 2021, 2022 and 2025. 

For further information, please contact Leigh Sampson, CEO.
Ph: 027 705 1462
Email: leigh.sampson@carefirst.co.nz

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