Job Description

General Practitioner (GP) – Riccarton

• Work in a well-established clinic combining General Practice and Urgent Care services
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Access to purpose-built facilities, including onsite pharmacy, radiology and comprehensive support services
• Permanent full-time or part-time role based in Christchurch

About us

Riccarton Clinic is a well-established, multidisciplinary healthcare provider located at Church Corner in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. We offer both comprehensive General Practice and accredited Urgent Care services, delivering a wide range of healthcare support to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of our community. General Practice services operate on weekdays, while our Urgent Care service is open from 8.00am to 8.00pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

With a collaborative team of more than 110 healthcare professionals and a range of onsite support services, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and patient-centred care to enrolled patients, casual visitors, and the wider community. We are deeply committed to health equity, ensuring all individuals, regardless of background, receive respectful, inclusive, and exceptional care.

About the role

We are seeking a General Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to an enrolled patient population. This role focuses on continuity of care, preventative health, and management of long-term conditions.

You will work closely with nurses and the wider clinical team to provide coordinated, patient-centred care while contributing to improved health outcomes in the community.

This is a permanent role with flexibility across rostered shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide general practice consultations and ongoing patient management.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Deliver preventative care, screening, and health education.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow up on results.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and allied health professionals.
• Support continuity of care and patient engagement.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a GP who values continuity of care and is committed to delivering high-quality primary healthcare.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and current APC
• Experience in general practice or primary care
• Strong clinical judgement and patient management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to health equity and culturally responsive practice

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible rostering to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work across a combined general practice and urgent care model

To apply:

If you are interested in joining our team at Riccarton Clinic, please click the Apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.