Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

The Marlborough iCAMHS Psychiatry team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites a dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our supportive MHAS. You will assess, diagnose, and plan treatment for tamariki and rangatahi up to age 18, in a collaborative MDT setting, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

This permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) is based at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim, offering a welcoming culture, strong clinical leadership opportunities, and partnership with

Qualifications

• Fellowship/Membership in relevant college or equivalent.
• Eligible for APC and NZ Medical Council Vocational Registration.
• Experience with iCAMHS or similar child/adolescent services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for children and youth up to 18 years in Marlborough.
• Develop individualised, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists and social workers.
• Provide family and caregiver support and guidance.

Skills

Attachment knowledge

Adverse childhood events

Developmental disorders

Child and adolescent mental health

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

FRANZCP or equivalent

APC and Vocational Registration NZ

Job description

Embracinga rewarding Psychiatrist career with Nelson Marlborough - deliver exceptionalcare, live an exceptional life.Permanent part time 0.8FTE (64 hours afortnight)Join our collaborative team in Wairau Hospital where your expertise makes a difference for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau.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 in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Child andAdolescent (iCAMHS) Psychiatrist to join our supportive Mental Health &Addictions Service (MHAS). As an iCAMHS Psychiatrist, you will play a crucialrole in providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment,diagnosis, and treatment planning for our young patients experiencing mild tosevere mental health disorders. Your work will directly contribute to improvingthe mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents in our community.You will work collaboratively within askilled multidisciplinary team, contributing clinical leadership, guidance, andexpertise across the full continuum of care. This includes participating in MDTmeetings, case reviews, consultation-liaison, and supporting integrated carepathways with schools, hauora providers, paediatric services, and communityagencies.

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for infant, young children, and youth with serious mental health conditions up to aged 18 years in Marlborough Community.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, utilising evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Provide consultation and support to families and caregivers.
• Have a passion for delivering high quality, evidence based, culturally responsive,and effective healthcare.

About the Team/Service/ LocationWairau's iCAMHS is a small, well-established, and highly collaborativeteam based within Health NZ, Nelson Marlborough's Mental Health &Addictions Service. The team supports tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānauacross the Marlborough region, delivering community-based and outpatient mentalhealth care.The service includes experienced mental health nurses, psychologists,social workers, an occupational therapist, and access to cultural support andpeer expertise. The team works closely with Nelson-based colleagues, paediatricservices, schools, and local NGOs to ensure seamless, wrap-around support foryoung people. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive, and progressive servicecommitted to early intervention, holistic care, and continuous improvement.

About you

• Bring your experience and knowledge of attachment, the impact of adverse childhood events, developmental disorders, and childhood mental health disorders to contribute to advanced care of the population in theMarlborough region.
• Hold Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and Vocational Registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Have at least two years post-registration experience with iCAMHS inpatients or outpatients in clinical setting.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of current research, treatments, and guidelines relating to major mental health issues of children and youth.
• Have some experience in liaison / consultation with other agencies, e.g working with community services such as Oranga Tamariki, schools, GPs and local Maori networks, or internationally equivalent services.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
• Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to providesuccessful services to our patients and community.

Should this be the typeof environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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.

If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact - Nikita Fleming - Manager Operational Support Mental Health Services, [e-mail] or- Susan Murray - iCAMHSManager, [e-mail] For any questions about the recruitment process, pleasecontact Athena Nguyen [e-mail] We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.