Doctor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The NZDF Force Health Organisation is responsible for the provision of health services to NZDF military personnel. The Force Health Organisation at Papakura Army Camp is looking for a civilian doctor to join the Defence Health Centre Papakura team, to provide primary healthcare, occupational and preventive medicine to our military personnel, with a significant focus on musculoskeletal injuries.  Being a military environment, occupational health considerations are a part of every health decision making interaction.

Key features of this position include:

• Low patient-to-doctor ratios ensure a genuine focus on clinical excellence and continuity of care.
• Longer consultation times than typical general practice allow you to deliver comprehensive, relationship-based care.
• No on-call requirement– enjoy stability and predictable hours, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Be part of a team dedicated to the wellbeing and operational readiness of elite personnel.
• Significant opportunities for professional development.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

Our doctors work as part of a multidisciplinary team including Nursing, Administration, Physiotherapy, Complex Care Coordination and military command. Confidence in navigating a rapidly changing environment and complex systems is essential. The desire to be a team player and make a difference is critical to the success of the applicant.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced, fellowship-qualified GP who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The role would suit an individual with excellent inter-personal and communication skills who enjoys problem-solving and displays flexible thinking. Interest and/or experience in areas such as sports, travel, occupational and/or dive medicine is highly desirable.

If you are the preferred candidate post interview, you may be required to provide certified copies of your medical qualifications including your practicing/registration certificate and a statement of good standing.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

In return for your skills and expertise NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. The salary band for this role is between $188,541 - $250,584 dependent on qualifications and experience.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Five weeks annual leave.
• Fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.
• Continuing Professional Development package.
• Access to free gym/training facilities.
• Free car parking.

Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence.

If you would like to learn more about the role and working for NZDF, please contact Health Centre Manager Jayd Hickey on jayd.hickey@nzdf.mil.nz. Please note that applications must be submitted online using the links below.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Thursday 26 June 2025.

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are the preferred candidate post interview, you may be required to provide certified copies of your medical qualifications including your practicing/registration certificate and a statement of good standing.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

NZDF is currently undertaking a Workforce Savings Programme (WSP) to realise efficiencies and required enduring savings, in which NZDF has proposed some changes to the organisational structure of its civilian workforce. At this point in time this position is not proposed to be affected. We welcome your application for this important role and want to let you know that if the WSP is likely to impact on the role you are applying for, we will let you know at the earliest opportunity.

Please Note:

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:

Higher Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
• You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.