Consultant Psychiatrist (Mental Health Emergency Department)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Mental Health Emergency Department team. This senior role involves providing expert psychiatric assessments in emergency settings and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally safe and high-quality care for individuals with acute mental health needs. The ideal candidate will be vocally registered in Psychiatry and possess expertise in risk management and crisis intervention. We are dedicated to equity and creating a supportive environment for all staff.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Expertise in acute psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment in emergency settings.
• Work closely with ED clinicians for effective care planning.
• Support integration between emergency and mental health services.

Skills

Acute psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

Psychopharmacology

Risk management

Leadership in multidisciplinary settings

Education

Vocational registration in Psychiatry

FRANZCP or equivalent

Job description

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Hutt Hospital

Service: Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced ConsultantPsychiatrist (Senior Medical Officer) to join our Mental Health EmergencyDepartment (MH/ED) team, working across the Wellington and Hutt HospitalEmergency Departments.

This senior role is an exciting opportunityto provide expert psychiatric assessment and intervention in a fast-pacedemergency setting. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality,culturally safe, person and whānau-centred care to individuals presenting withacute mental health needs or psychological distress.

You will work closely with ED clinicians,MHAIDS teams, and community partners to enable rapid, effective care planning,reduce avoidable admissions, and support safe and timely transitions.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our MH/ED team is a dynamic,multidisciplinary service operating across Wellington and Hutt Hospitals. Weare committed to delivering rapid, person-centred care for those in crisis,while supporting integration between emergency and mental health services.

You will join a growing team that includes a nursepractitioner (intern) and specialty clinical nurses. Together, we are focusedon improving access, equity, and outcomes for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

Health NZ - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valleyis a pro-equity health organisation and values diversity, inclusion, and theprinciples of cultural safety in all that we do.

The Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS ) spans across Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast and includes local, regional, and national services. The local MHAIDS services are provided from multiple sites within the 3 sub-region - greater Wellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.

About you

• Vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ )
• FRANZCP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Expertise in acute psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, psychopharmacology, and risk management
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable, culturally safe practice
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings
• The ability to thrive in complex and dynamic environments, using initiative and sound judgement

Working for Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers -

We will review and interview applicants on an ongoingbasis, recruitment process may closed early if the right candidate is found.

We are accepting recruitment agency - s applicants, please apply online.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: SMO71-25

Location:

North Island - Wellington - Hutt Valley

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Psychiatry