Locum (With view to partnership)

General Practitioner – Dargaville Medical Centre, Northland
Permanent | Full-Time or Part Time |
Flexible Working Arrangements and a Competitive Remuneration Package
With opportunity for business partnership or shareholding

Looking for more than just a job?
Join a passionate, community-focused team in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and unspoiled regions. Dargaville Medical Centre invites a caring, capable General Practitioner to become part of something meaningful – where your work is valued, your patients know your name, and your weekends are spent at the beach, not in traffic.

 Why Dargaville? Why Now?

Just 2.5 hours from Auckland but a world away from the hustle, Dargaville offers the ultimate work–life balance. Nestled between the mighty Kaipara Harbour and rugged west coast beaches, our town is a gateway to some of Northland’s most breathtaking natural beauty:

• Endless beaches and ancient forests right on your doorstep

• A relaxed, family-friendly community with excellent schools and sports clubs

• Affordable housing and space to live

• A slower pace of life – without compromising on professional challenge or opportunity

Whether you're after outdoor adventures, time to focus on family, or a chance to reconnect with why you became a doctor, you’ll find it here.

 Why Choose Dargaville Medical Centre?

• A modern, well-resourced rural practice with over 11,800 enrolled patients

• A diverse clinical workload – from acute care to long-term conditions

• Services extending to local rest homes and marae clinics

• PRIME contract – variety and clinical stimulation guaranteed

• Supportive, tight-knit team of GPs, nurses, and admin staff

• Mentorship and business partnership pathways available

• Work–life balance is respected – and lived

 Who We’re Looking For:

• A friendly, approachable GP who thrives in a community setting

• Someone who’s confident in emergencies and flexible in approach

• Current ACLS certification required

• PRIME training/experience ideal (but not essential – we’ll support the right candidate)

• A team player who’s ready to put down roots and make a real impact

Make the move you’ve been dreaming about.
If you’re ready to practice meaningful medicine in a place that offers space to breathe, live, and grow – professionally and personally – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and rediscover the joy of medicine – in a town that truly values its doctors.
Email: Judy Harris Practice Manager - jharris@dargavilledocs.co.nz