Addiction Medicine Specialist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Burlington; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Addiction Medicine specialist, Psychiatry Medical Officer, or GP with an interest in addiction medicine for a fixed-term, part-time role at Nelson Hospital, in the Marlborough region. Flexible hours (0.2–0.8 FTE) from October 2026 to February 2027, with potential coverage across the wider region.

The role involves delivering specialist care for alcohol and other drug-related issues within a multidisciplinary team, including opioid dependency

Qualifications

• Experience working with people affected by alcohol and other drug use.
• Fellowship or Membership of relevant college or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical care to people with alcohol and other drug-related problems.
• Assess and treat patients with opioid dependency and contribute to opioid substitution where appropriate.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centred care.

Skills

Addiction medicine

Psychiatry

Clinical assessment

Job description

Areyou an Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Medical Officer, or GP with anInterest in Addiction Medicine?Fixed term part time 0.2-0.8FTE (16-64 hours a fortnight) from October 2026 to February 2027Flexible hours and days - one to two days per week or two to four days per fortnight consideredBepart of something special - supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa NewZealand's most sought-after regionsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that servesall New Zealanders.

About the Role

We arelooking for an Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Medical Officer, or GP withan interest in addiction medicine to join our supportive and collaborativeAddiction Service in Nelson. This is a flexible opportunity between October 2026 and February 2027. We are open tonegotiating the hours and days of work for the right candidate. Applicants whoare available for one to two days per week or two to four days per fortnight are encouraged to apply.The role is based at Nelson Hospital, with the opportunity to work across thewider Nelson Marlborough region and provide cover in Wairau Hospital, Blenheim,when required. You willprovide specialist clinical care to people experiencing alcohol and otherdrug-related problems, including patients with complex needs and significantco-existing physical or mental health conditions. You willalso provide assessment and treatment for patients experiencing opioiddependency, including contributing to opioid substitution treatment whereappropriate.This is anopportunity to make a meaningful difference to people and whānau while workingwithin a well-established multidisciplinary team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The addiction Serviceprovides specialist community-based addiction and mental health support forindividuals experiencing substance use challenges and co-existing mental healthconcerns. We work from a recovery-oriented framework that promotes resilience,empowerment, and partnership with clients and their whānau. The service worksclosely with primary care, mental health services, hospital teams and othercommunity services to provide coordinated and person-centred care.You will join a supportive multidisciplinaryAddiction team, working alongside psychiatrists, mental health nurses,psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers. The team focuses onsupporting people to achieve meaningful outcomes, improve their wellbeing, andlive fulfilling lives within their communities. To uncover a better work-life balance in Nelson CLICK HERE or HERE

About you

We invite experienced clinicians who are passionate about working with peopleaffected by alcohol and other drug use to apply.

• For a Psychiatrist, the ideal applicant will:
  • Have at least three years' experience assessing and managing the medicalcomplications of addictive disorders and providing a range of treatments inaddiction settings.
  • Hold Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and New ZealandCollege of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
  • Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and VocationalRegistration of Psychiatry, or equivalent with the Medical Council of NewZealand (MCNZ).
• For a Medical Officer with psychiatryexperience and an interest in addiction services, the applicant will:
  • Have experience working in psychiatry and a strong interest indeveloping or applying their skills in addiction services.
  • Be eligible for an Annual PractisingCertificate and General Registration, or equivalent with the MCNZ.
• For a GP with a strong interest inaddiction medicine, the applicant will:
  • Have experience working with people with alcohol and other drug-related problems and a strong interest in addiction medicine.
  • Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and Vocational Registration in General Practice or equivalent with the MCNZ.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal. Application via email is notconsidered. If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact -Nikita Fleming' Service ManagerAdult Community Services,[e-mail],or-Clare Breeze, Service ManagerAddictions Services, [e-mail] any questions about the recruitment process, pleasecontact Athena Nguyen [e-mail] We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advert