Consultant Psychiatrist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; In loco; NZD 150.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

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Career development opportunities

Professional supervision

Support for MCNZ registration process

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The New Zealand Government is seeking Psychiatrists for extensive mental health and addiction services in Northland. The roles offer a chance to work across various subspecialties in a collaborative environment, supported by a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in a stunning area with a warm climate and excellent quality of life, this position promises opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to mental health services. Join us to make a difference!

Competenze

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with MCNZ in Psychiatry.
• Able to work with diverse communities including Māori and Pacific populations.
• Experience in one or more subspecialties of Psychiatry preferred.

Mansioni

• Join a well-established mental health and addiction services team.
• Contribute to service improvement activities in primary and secondary care.
• Provide high-quality care in a new, purpose-built facility.

Conoscenze

Specialist registration with MCNZ

Experience in mental health

Cultural competence for diverse communities

Formazione

Medical degree with Psychiatry specialization

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About the Role

We are seeking Psychiatrists to join our well-established and comprehensive mental health and addiction services in Northland. These roles include a mix of new and existing positions, and we welcome expressions of interest across a range of subspecialties.

Existing specialties include:

• Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Early Intervention in Psychosis
• Maternal and Infant Mental Health
• Adult Inpatient Unit
• Community Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT) and Home-Based Treatment (HBT)
• Consultation-Liaison Team
• Intensive Community Treatment
• Community Adult Mental Health
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
• Adult Kaupapa Maori Mental Health
• Regional Dual Disability Service
• Psychiatry of the Older Persons

Our new, purpose-built facility Manaia House has recently opened in Whangārei, bringing together all community mental health and addiction services in one location. With 75 consultation rooms and space for more than 250 staff, the building supports team collaboration and high-quality care delivery.

Ground Floor: Services for Adults and Older People; Middle Floor: Services for Infants, Children and Adolescent; Top Floor: Offices and shared staff spaces.

We are committed to supporting your career development through continued education, professional supervision, and peer networks. You will also have the chance to contribute to service improvement activities across both primary and secondary care.

About the Location

As well as a warm climate, the winterless north offers excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two-hour drive or a 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Psychiatry Vocational scope of practice. If you are currently overseas or not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.