Consultant Psychiatrist

Alpha Personnel Recruitment Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse mental health service organization in South Auckland seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and comprehensive psychiatric assessments. Opportunities for fixed-term or permanent roles are available. Applicants should have vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and substantial psychiatric experience. Join a multicultural team to support innovative mental health and addictions care.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for teaching and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Psychiatry with a preference for NZ experience.
• Full NZ driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
• Support service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychiatric assessments

Collaboration with health professionals

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Current Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Join one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse mental health services, based in South Auckland. We’re looking for Consultant Psychiatrists to help lead compassionate, evidence-based care within our Mental Health & Addictions team. Whether you're seeking a fixed-term opportunity (1–2 years) or a permanent role, we welcome your expertise and offer the same great benefits.

About the Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you’ll provide clinical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, supporting service users and their whānau with a holistic, person-centred approach. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment planning
• Collaborating with GPs and health professionals across primary and secondary care
• Supporting service development, quality improvement, and clinical supervision
• Contributing to a culture of learning, safety, and cultural responsiveness

What Our Client Offers

• A collaborative, multicultural work environment
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development
• A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice

What You’ll Bring

• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (General Psychiatry or subspecialty)
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• Expert clinical experience in Psychiatry (NZ experience preferred)
• A full NZ driver’s licence

Make a meaningful impact in a region rich in diversity and clinical challenge. Whether you're local or considering a move to Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered.

Or, for further information about this job, please contact: Kerri Law Email: [e-mail]

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