About us

Your health, your way.

At WeCare, our patients’ health needs are at the heart of everything we do. This means enabling them to have access to healthcare the way they want whenever, and wherever, they need it.

Our Mission

To make primary healthcare genuinely accessible - combining expert clinical care with smart systems and exceptional patient experience to deliver care that is fast, affordable, and built around the patient.

WeCare has a vision to be the most accessible primary care provider, of high-quality care, in New Zealand.
Care When You Need It

Why wait weeks for an appointment? At WeCare, you can access same-day care with Drop-inCare for urgent needs and flexible booking options for everything else.

A Care Team Approach

Our team of clinicians includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nurse prescribers, physician associates, and experienced nurses, with a senior clinician overseeing care to ensure you get the care you need, whoever you see.

Full-Scale Healthcare Services

We offer a full range of service options to meet your needs - our affordable CareNow service menu, long-term medication made easier with MedDirect, same day care with Drop-inCare and everything else with a GeneralPractice consult.

Meet Our Team

John Ko

Medical Director

John provides clinical leadership across WeCare, guiding the development of innovative, patient-focused care models and ensuring consistent, high-quality care across our network. As a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP), he brings deep clinical insight and experience spanning both hospital and primary care.

John is passionate about advancing accessible, responsive healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and a values-led approach.

Brian Ko

Managing Director

Brian leads WeCare as Managing Director, combining medical expertise and strategic leadership to transform how primary care is delivered in Aotearoa. Brian has been instrumental in developing WeCare’s innovative care models, including CareNow, MedDirect, and our 7-day health hubs.

Brian is passionate about building high-performing teams and creating systems that make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and patient-focused.

Kadie Watts

Executive Director – Strategy & Business Development

Kadie leads strategy and business development at WeCare, driving new ventures, services, and systems that advance our vision of accessible, patient-focused healthcare. With a background in primary care nursing and extensive leadership experience, she brings a deep understanding of frontline care to strategy and innovation.

Kadie is passionate about reshaping primary healthcare through smart system design, team-based care models, and technology that improves access and long-term sustainability.

Stacey Gilbert

Business Support & Practice Liaison Manager

Stacey supports WeCare’s clinic network to deliver consistent, high-quality care through clear systems, communication, and quality improvement. She leads compliance and quality initiatives, helping practices align on standards and efficiency.

With a background in nursing and management, Stacey focuses on collaboration and innovation to strengthen care across WeCare’s network.

Ioana Florea

Business Hub & Finance Manager

Ioana leads WeCare’s Business Support Office, comprising the WeCare call centre, administration, and finance functions that support our clinics each day. With extensive experience across primary care, from reception and administration through to management, she brings strong operational knowledge and a practical understanding of frontline needs.

Ioana focuses on building efficient systems and sustainable processes that enable accessible, high-quality care.

Michelle Thomas

People and Culture Manager

Michelle leads recruitment and human resources at WeCare, drawing on experience across government and private sectors in talent acquisition, HR administration, and office management.

She’s passionate about building a positive workplace culture, supporting staff growth, and hiring people who share WeCare’s mission to make healthcare fast, accessible, and affordable.

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Our Extended Care Partners

We work closely with trusted allied health providers across our network to deliver select CareNow services when and where patients need it most.

Motus Health Rolleston

Our Clinic Locations

Find your nearest WeCare clinic and see where you can access care.

Our Care Team

At WeCare, your care is provided by a collaborative team of health professionals focused on safe, effective treatment. No matter who you see, our clinicians work together to assess, treat, and support your health needs.

Clinical Directors

Our Clinical Directors are senior clinicians who oversee clinical standards, guide our teams, and ensure every patient receives safe, high-quality care across our WeCare network.

Doctors / GPs

Our Doctors are advanced clinicians who assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe, providing expert, independent care for a wide range of health concerns.

Nurse Practitioners

Our Nurse Practitioners are advanced clinicians who assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe, providing expert, independent care for a wide range of health concerns.

Physician Associates

Our Physician Associates are advanced clinicians who assess patients and support diagnosis and treatment under a doctor's supervision, delivering skilled, patient-focused care for a wide range of health concerns.

Nurse Prescribers

Our Nurse Prescribers are advanced clinicians who can assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe for many common health concerns. Where needed, our Nurse Prescribers can draw on the guidance of our clinical directors to resolve your concerns.

Nurses

Our Registered and Enrolled Nurses assess and treat a range of CareNow common conditions and provide nursing services such as vaccinations. They work closely with our advanced clinicians to provide safe, effective, and supportive care.

Clinical Support

Our Medical and Healthcare Assistants support your care behind the scenes and in our clinics, helping with routine clinical tasks and virtual care under the supervision of clinicians.

Customer Care

Our Customer Care team at reception and in our call centre create a welcoming, seamless experience at every step of your care.

Learn more about our Care Team roles
General Practitioner (Doctors/GP)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Physician Associate (PA)
Nurse Prescriber (NPr)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Enrolled Nurse (EN)
Medical Assistant (MA)
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)