Consultant Psychiatrist - Dunedin

New Zealand Government Joba; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 198,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks' annual leave

CME funding and leave

Professional development and teaching

On-call allowances

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Dunedin to assess and treat adults in inpatient or community settings. You will provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The role includes after-hours on-call across the Otago region. Applicants should hold RANZCP fellowship or equivalent, with a commitment to Te Tiriti bicultural practice and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Experience providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults experiencing significant mental illness in inpatient or community settings.
• Provide clinical leadership and reliable medical input to a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in after-hours on-call roster covering the Otago region.

Skills

Clinical leadership

RANZCP fellowship

CPD commitment

Te Tiriti bicultural practice

Driver license

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Consultant Psychiatrist - Dunedin*** **Salary range: NZD 200K to 300K per annum, pro rata as per ASMS Collective Agreement**Dunedin is a vibrant university city offering an outstanding lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, dramatic coastline and remarkable wildlife right on its doorstep. Its thriving cultural and food scene, easy access to the outdoors and relaxed pace of life make it a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.Our mental health service is here to enable people to live well in their communities. We do this through a range of mental health teams and subspecialities. We have inpatient units and community teams, alongside dynamic emergency, forensic, child and adolescent, older persons', addiction and consultation-liaison subspecialty teams.Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and treat adults experiencing significant mental illness while collaborating closely with primary care and other specialist services. You will provide clinical leadership and reliable medical input to the team, contributing to high-quality, recovery-focused care.You will demonstrate a strong commitment to:* including service users and their families and whānau in care planning and delivery* working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment* maintaining high professional and clinical standards* supporting equitable and culturally responsive care* teaching and developing students and colleagues* contributing to service development and continuous improvement.The role includes participation in the after-hours on-call roster covering the Otago region.**About you**You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in psychiatry in either an inpatient or community setting.To be considered, you would need to have:* Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or an equivalent specialist qualification or eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand* experience providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team* a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and clinical teaching* an understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice* a full driver licence.**About us**Health New Zealand – Southern provides healthcare services to approximately 350,000 people across New Zealand's largest geographical health region.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects and understands the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and abilities.We are committed to achieving equitable health outcomes, particularly for Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled communities.**Salary and benefits**This position is covered by the ASMS Collective Agreement. The full-time base salary ranges from Step 1 (NZD $198,386) to Step 15 (NZD $282,645) per annum, with remuneration offered pro rata according to the appointed FTE and based on recognised experience.Additional benefits include:* applicable on-call and availability allowances* continuing medical education funding and leave* six weeks' annual leave per annum* professional development and teaching opportunities.**How to apply**To view the position description or apply, please select **Apply now**.Applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by **11:59 pm on 30 October 2026**For further information about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers, at [e-mail] will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the advertised closing date.**Pre-Employment checks**In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:* Occupational Health Assessment* Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks* Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Otago || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | || Date listed: | 29-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 30-Oct-2026 || Reference: | 1921B |