Addiction Medicine Specialist

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; Sur place; NZD 60 000 - 140 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Nelson Marlborough Health is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Medical Officer, or GP with an interest in addiction medicine to join our Addiction Service in Nelson. This fixed-term part-time role (0.2–0.8 FTE) runs from October 2026 to February 2027 with flexible hours, based at Nelson Hospital.

Candidates may work one to two days per week or two to four days per fortnight. You will provide specialist clinical care for alcohol and other drug-related problems, assess opioid

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction settings managing medical complications of addictive disorders.
• Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate and Vocational Registration in Psychiatry or MCNZ equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist clinical care to patients with alcohol and other drug-related problems.
• Assess and treat patients with opioid dependency and contribute to opioid substitution treatment where appropriate.
• Work within a multidisciplinary Addiction Service to support recovery and wellbeing.

Connaissances

Addiction medicine

Psychiatry

General practice

Formation

Fellowship or Membership of RNZCP or equivalent

Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate & Vocational Registration

Description du poste

Areyou an Addiction Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Medical Officer, or GP with anInterest in Addiction Medicine?

• Fixedterm part time 0.2-0.8FTE (16-64 hours a fortnight) from October 2026 toFebruary 2027
• Flexible hours and days – one to two days per week or two to four days per fortnight considered
• Bepart of something special - supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa NewZealand’s most sought-after regions

Health 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 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.

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 applicantwill:

• 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 withalcohol and other drug-related problems and a strong interest in addictionmedicine.
• Be eligible for an Annual PractisingCertificate and Vocational Registration in General Practice or equivalentwith 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.

Location: Nelson Hospital, Nelson Community, Nelson Region