School Based Health Services (SBHS) GP Lead

Work Type: Contractor
Closing date: 5:00pm, April 30, 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Te Puna Manawa for a youth friendly School Based Lead General Practitioner to lead our team, providing an exceptional standard of care to Rangatahi in the Waitematā region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated GP to work under a contractor agreement as the GP lead for the SBHS for 4 hours a week.

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Te Puna Manawa Trust (HealthWEST) is a Hauora Māori Partner Provider and Non-Government Organisation (NGO) committed to providing effective and efficient health services to the community.  We are passionate about improving the health outcomes for our communities and providing innovative community and primary health services across the Waitematā and Te Toka Tumai region by delivering free, accessible, innovative community and primary healthy services focusing on Māori, Pacific, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other high-needs populations.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

The GP Lead role provides oversight of all GP’s employed in the SBHS, supporting quality assurance processes through activities such as developing guidelines and reviewing programme reporting to identify and address programme and/or system wide issues. The GP lead facilitates GP peer groups, provides training for GP’s and nurses, and ensures nurses in SBHS are supported to work under standing orders.

Days of employment are negotiable for the right candidate in line with the service needs.

He kōrero mōu | About You:

The ideal candidate will be vocationally registered and have substantial leadership experience. You will be comfortable providing training to others, be an excellent communicator, have sound clinical competence, and familiarity with using the HEEADSSS assessment tool. Great IT skills and proficient knowledge of Medtech desirable.

Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer

  • Full orientation and induction 
  • A friendly and welcoming atmosphere 
  • Passionate and dedicated team

Tikanga haumaru | Safety Checking

Te Puna Manawa is committed to the application of the Children’s Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. Safety checking for employment will be required for this role. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If you think this is the role for you, please send your Cover Letter & CV to careers@tepunamanawatrust.co.nz

Please note this role may be filled prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found.  You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. Te Puna Manawa Trust (HealthWEST) is committed to a fair recruitment process in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles.