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Remedi Solutions
GP locum support across New Zealand

Reliable GP cover for urgent, planned and recurring needs

Remedi connects medical practices with experienced, New Zealand-registered GPs for short-term leave, unexpected absence, recruitment gaps and ongoing sessional support. Our goal is to help practices maintain patient access, support their existing teams and minimise disruption while a regular clinician is unavailable.

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When GP locum cover can help

Temporary or additional GP capacity, for many reasons

Remedi can review both short-notice and future requirements. Providing early notice generally creates greater flexibility, particularly for rural locations and extended bookings.

Annual leaveUnexpected illnessParental leaveProfessional developmentRecruitment delaysIncreased patient demandRural workforce shortagesHard-to-staff locationsRecurring service requirements
How the process works

Five steps from request to support

1

Submit the requirement

Tell us the dates, session times, location, type of work and any important practice details.

2

Requirement review

We consider the practice environment, clinical workload, systems and expected responsibilities.

3

Clinician matching

Remedi identifies appropriately registered clinicians whose availability and experience align with the engagement.

4

Confirmation

The practice reviews the proposed arrangement and confirms the booking.

5

Preparation and support

We coordinate practical details and remain available during the engagement.

Onsite GP cover

Onsite locums work within the practice and support face-to-face patient care using the practice’s established systems and processes.

May be appropriate when
Physical examination is required The practice needs full consulting-session support The engagement includes wider team collaboration A clinician is required for recurring sessions Continuity with the practice environment is important

Telehealth GP cover

Telehealth can add capacity when an onsite clinician is not available or when the work can be delivered appropriately through telephone or video consultation. Clinical appropriateness must always guide whether a patient can be managed remotely.

It may support
Appointment overflow Rural and hard-to-staff locations Recruitment transitions Short-notice gaps Extended service hours Appropriate follow-up consultations Agreed clinical triage
Continuity for recurring requirements

Familiar clinicians, when availability permits

Reduce repeated orientation Improve familiarity with practice systems Build relationships with the practice team Create a more consistent patient experience Support safer and more efficient clinical workflows
GP locum FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Availability depends on the location, dates, type of work and clinician availability. Urgent requirements are prioritised, while early notice provides more flexibility, particularly for rural or extended bookings.
Clinicians engaged for GP work must hold the appropriate New Zealand registration and meet the professional and compliance requirements applicable to the engagement.
A high proportion of our GPs are Fellows of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Where fellowship is important to a practice, it should be identified as part of the request.
Remedi supports requests from urban, rural and hard-to-staff locations across New Zealand. Availability will depend on the location, timing and practical requirements of the engagement.
Yes. Remedi can review requests for onsite and telehealth support. The appropriate delivery model will depend on the clinical work and the needs of the practice.
Remedi reviews urgent sessions, short-term requirements and longer recurring arrangements. Any applicable minimum or commercial conditions should be confirmed during the booking process.
Complete the online request form with the dates, session details and practice information. The Remedi team will review the requirement and contact you regarding availability and next steps.