Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd.
Canterbury, Kent
Expressions of Interest General Practitioner - Health Centre City Campus, Christchurch Contract for Services Make a real difference to student wellbeing in a supportive campus health centre Enjoy flexible part-time work in a collegial, multidisciplinary team 22.5 hours per week, contract for services Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role We're looking for a warm, student-focused General Practitioner to join our friendly Health Centre team within a vibrant tertiary education environment. This is a part-time 22.5 hours per week contractor role, with flexibility in how these hours are worked, with a preference for three full days of 7.5 hours. As a General Practitioner, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality primary health care to our diverse student community. Your work will play a key part in supporting student wellbeing, engagement, and success. A collaborative, well-established Health Centre with a strong reputation The opportunity to work with learners from a wide range of backgrounds A supportive nursing team and strong professional relationships The chance to contribute to service development and continuous improvement You will work collaboratively with the Health Centre team to provide expert General Practitioner primary care services to Ara students and contribute positively to their student experience, engagement and success. This includes supporting the Health Centre's standing orders and working closely with the nursing team to provide clinical guidance, assistance and support as well as actively building and maintaining professional relationships with essential external services and government agencies. You will also participate in evaluations and planning of services to ensure services are aligned and sufficiently reaching the full spectrum of our learner community. Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience You're a qualified and compassionate General Practitioner who enjoys working in a team and values a holistic, inclusive approach to care. You'll bring: Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand At least two years' post-qualification general hospital experience A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development Cultural awareness and a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Confidence working independently, with strong communication and IT skills Mō Mātou - About us Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success. Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation Tono Ināianei - Apply now We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email . Rā Katinga - 11:55pm, Tuesday 7 April 2026 (note, we may commence interviews before the closing date) Reference # 23120 Posted on 26 Mar 2026 Closes on 07 Apr :55 Location(s) Central Christchurch Expertise Business / Corporate , Students Support Services
Expressions of Interest General Practitioner - Health Centre City Campus, Christchurch Contract for Services Make a real difference to student wellbeing in a supportive campus health centre Enjoy flexible part-time work in a collegial, multidisciplinary team 22.5 hours per week, contract for services Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role We're looking for a warm, student-focused General Practitioner to join our friendly Health Centre team within a vibrant tertiary education environment. This is a part-time 22.5 hours per week contractor role, with flexibility in how these hours are worked, with a preference for three full days of 7.5 hours. As a General Practitioner, you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality primary health care to our diverse student community. Your work will play a key part in supporting student wellbeing, engagement, and success. A collaborative, well-established Health Centre with a strong reputation The opportunity to work with learners from a wide range of backgrounds A supportive nursing team and strong professional relationships The chance to contribute to service development and continuous improvement You will work collaboratively with the Health Centre team to provide expert General Practitioner primary care services to Ara students and contribute positively to their student experience, engagement and success. This includes supporting the Health Centre's standing orders and working closely with the nursing team to provide clinical guidance, assistance and support as well as actively building and maintaining professional relationships with essential external services and government agencies. You will also participate in evaluations and planning of services to ensure services are aligned and sufficiently reaching the full spectrum of our learner community. Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience You're a qualified and compassionate General Practitioner who enjoys working in a team and values a holistic, inclusive approach to care. You'll bring: Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand At least two years' post-qualification general hospital experience A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development Cultural awareness and a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Confidence working independently, with strong communication and IT skills Mō Mātou - About us Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success. Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation Tono Ināianei - Apply now We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email . Rā Katinga - 11:55pm, Tuesday 7 April 2026 (note, we may commence interviews before the closing date) Reference # 23120 Posted on 26 Mar 2026 Closes on 07 Apr :55 Location(s) Central Christchurch Expertise Business / Corporate , Students Support Services