careers at gore medical Centre, Southland, New Zealand

General Practitioner

We’re seeking an experienced GP ready to build a long-term career in general practice. This role suits someone with 4 to 5+ years of post-graduate experience who wants strong peer support, genuine career development, and a lifestyle they’ll actually use.

• Competitive remuneration
• Relocation & housing assistance
• MCNZ registration support
• Special interest areas welcomed
• International applicants welcome

Manageable by design

Fifteen-minute appointments, typically 10–12 patients per session, with structured triage and a sustainable after-hours model supported by strong connections with Gore Hospital – 200m away.

A team that has your back

Two GP Directors who understand the administrative burden on doctors. Experienced nurses, a Health Improvement Practitioner, a Health Coach, and visiting specialists. As one of our GPs puts it: “Our nurses run the show behind the scenes.”

Modern, well-equipped clinic

Seven GP consulting rooms, five nurse consulting rooms, ECG, spirometry, Butterfly ultrasound, and a fully equipped minor surgery suite – in a modern facility purpose-built for primary care.

Career development supported

We actively support GP registrars, house officers, and students. Special interest areas are welcomed – one of our GPs has developed a significant skin surgery practice here. Ongoing access to educational opportunities for all staff.

“I came here to do my GP training and loved it so much I’m staying. It’s a very supportive team with lots of learning opportunities and a great rural, family feel.”

• Dr Rebecca, GP – trained & stayed

“This workplace has become like family to me. We value continuity of care – patients see the same doctor – but the team ensures no one is ever left without support.”

• Dr Deborah Wilson, GP Director, 11 years

“I’ve been really well supported to do post-graduate study. The variety of presentations is incredible – things I’d never see in an urban setting. You won’t catch me moving back to the city ever.”

• Zara, Practice Nurse, 5+ years

“I found the practice to be very open in terms of accommodating what I wanted to do – specifically skin surgery. It’s a pleasure to work here. Southland is probably the most beautiful part of NZ.”

• Dr Jeremy Mascal, GP – Zimbabwe/UK trained

Gore is a safe, welcoming community with excellent schools, an award-winning aquatic centre and ice rink, and a lively town centre. No city traffic. Walk to work. Go home for lunch. Strong community organisations, clubs, and – as our team will tell you – a great place to raise children.

Mountains, ski fields, lakes, world-class brown trout fishing on the Mataura River, mountain biking, coastal beaches, and hiking – all within an hour. Queenstown, Fiordland, the Catlins, and Dunedin are all within two hours. International airports at Queenstown and Dunedin.

• Two GP Directors, seven part-time GPs
• Cornerstone accredited
• Indici PMS
• 200 m from Gore Hospital

• 7 GP + 5 nurse consulting rooms
• Butterfly ultrasound & minor surgery suite
• Health Improvement Practitioner & Health Coach
• Visiting specialists on site