Consultant Psychiatrists - Wairarapa

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work/life balance

6 weeks annual leave

Relocation package

CME leave 10 days

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora, in Wairarapa, New Zealand, is seeking Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to join the MHAIDS team. The role offers permanent or short‑term appointments, with flexible work arrangements and a strong emphasis on work-life balance in a scenic rural setting.

Applicants should be vocationally registered psychiatrists, with opportunities for professional development, relocation support, and a structured salary progression under SECA.

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered Psychiatrist required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, interventions and education to patients in a supportive team setting.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to adults and children/adolescents.

Skills

Psychiatry

Job description

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a lifestyle change?

Join our vibrant team in Wairarapa, New Zealand!

Take your psychiatry career to New Zealand! We are seeking Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to join our team in the stunning Wairarapa region. Enjoy the opportunity to make a real difference, grow professionally and embrace an exceptional work-life balance in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions.

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

As a vocationally registered Psychiatrist in our service, you'll be responsible for ensuring that all necessary clinical steps are taken to help clients achieve optimal health, wellbeing, and safety. This will involve providing appropriate assessments, interventions, and education in a supportive and well-resourced setting.

We work in multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists, and provide consistently high standards of care to adults patients. We strive to provide a supportive, flexible working environment for all our staff.

What we offer:

• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced team
• Flexible work/life balance in a friendly and relaxed location
• Full-time or part‑time options
• Continued professional development, and upskilling is supported and encouraged
• Annual salary step progression as per the SECA
• Full reimbursement of APC, College membership fees and indemnity insurance
• 6 weeks paid annual leave (pro‑ratio)
• Generous sick leave provisions, long service leave and sabbatical leave
• 10 days paid CME leave and $18,000 (GST exclusive) CME allowance per year (pro‑ratio)
• Superannuation matched up to 6% of the employee's contribution
• An attractive relocation package

We are open to both permanent and short‑term applicants 'whether you're seeking a long‑term career move or want to experience life and work in Rural New Zealand, we would love to hear from you!

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: MHAIDSWAIRARAPA

Location:

North Island - Wairaraoa - Masterton

Job type:

Expertise:

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