Nau mai, haere mai
New Zealand's specialist GPs and rural hospital doctors train with us. We set the standards for safe, equitable practices, and we're the proud voice of more than 90 percent of GPs and rural hospital doctors.
Nau mai, haere mai
New Zealand's specialist GPs and rural hospital doctors train with us. We set the standards for safe, equitable practices, and we're the proud voice of more than 90 percent of GPs and rural hospital doctors.
Study with us
Take the next step in your career and specialise as a general practitioner or a rural hospital doctor. We also welcome overseas-trained doctors who have a range of options for becoming New Zealand GPs.
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Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) training
In 2022, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand contracted The New Zealand College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (NZCSRH) and The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, to work together to provide long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) training support.
GP23: the Conference for General Practice
Conference abstracts are open
We've opened the call for abstracts for GP23. While we’re off the mark early this time, abstracts don’t close until Friday 31 March so there’s plenty of time for idea generation or working a research concept into a presentable idea. We’re so excited to hear what you come up with this time.
Recent news
Insights, GP profiles, medical opinion and more.
Showcasing what we're proud of
Read our annual report
The annual report is our chance to highlight the great work of our members and the College, through stories, case studies, graphics, and imagery.
Get into Te Whanake
Our continuing professional development programme helps members develop learning goals and then track and maintain the ongoing education they need to do each year.
Full-time vacancy | Auckland
General Practitioner wanted
Listed: 27 January 2023
GP wanted for a growing corner stone accredited practice in Otahuhu. Flexible working days and hours. Diverse patients, every day is different. GPEP1/2 can apply. Great supportive team of fellow accredited Doctors, Nurses, and Administration Team.
Locum vacancy | Wellington
Leave Cover for Holiday Central Wellington Practice May 8 - June 9 2023
Listed: 26 January 2023
Looking for cover for holiday 4-7/10 negotiable no on call. Well supported practice central city $600+gst per session. Contact TimM@citygps.co.nz
Practice for sale | Auckland
East Auckland Practice for Sale
Listed: 25 January 2023
Solo East Auckland Practice for Sale.
After 32 years in General Practice, I've decided it's time to retire.
Practice is Foundation Accredited.
Rest Home work is required.
Expressions of interest, please email eastaucklandpractice@gmail.com
Part-time vacancy | Wellington
General Practitioner
Listed: 25 January 2023
Come and work beside the beach as a part of our kind and supportive team!
Raumati Road Surgery is seeking a health-equity focused GP to join our vibrant, friendly practice. 3+ sessions per week. GPEP or FRNZCGP. Buy-in option available. Flexible and accommodating management. Teaching practice.
Learn more about what we do
See your member benefits
Each year our members pay a subscription fee, which gives them several membership benefits. There's savings, mental health support, learning tools and more.
The Foundation Standard
Completion of The Foundation Standard is compulsory for general practices in Aotearoa who wish to receive Government funding.
Fund your research
We fund research that benefits general practice, rural general practice, and rural hospital medicine. People don’t need to be doctors or College members to apply.
Meet our leadership team
Our leadership team sets the tone and direction for the College, under the guidelines of Te Rautaki, our Statement of Strategic Intent. Lynne Hayman, our Chief Executive, is pictured left.
College leadership teamDr Jason Tuhoe talks about general practice
The GP life chose me
Dr Jason Tuhoe is a Fellow of the College and says the GP life chose him.
“I saw during my training that general practice is about relationships and I couldn’t get that in the same, meaningful way in a hospital."
What does the GP workforce look like in Aotearoa?
Learn more about the facts and figures of general practice and rural hospital medicine in New Zealand.
Data and statistics