Forensic Psychiatrist

Ring International Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Professional development

Family friendly culture

Close-knit team

Job summary

Ring International Recruitment in Auckland, New Zealand, seeks a Psychiatrist for a permanent full-time role within the Mental Health and Addictions Service. You will apply current psychiatry knowledge to patient care and contribute to service improvement in a supportive, team-driven environment Accredited for the RANZCP training scheme, providing peer review and professional development.

The role offers family-friendly work/life balance, a generous relocation package, and a close-knit, caring

Qualifications

• A Psychiatrist who is vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• As a clinical expert, ensure current knowledge and skills are applied to clinical situations and team decisions.
• Participate in clinical partnerships to ensure integrated, effective, and efficient assessment and care for patients and families.

Skills

Vocational registration

Team player

Service improvement

Health equity focus

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Ring International Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

This role offers remarkable variety and the chance to collaborate with a wide range of specialists, both within and beyond the organisation, while building strong and respectful working relationships

Each day brings something new, exposing you to the full spectrum of psychiatry from enduring mental illness to trauma, grief and distress

Permanent Full time position

• Family orientated work / life balance

Youll be part of a close-knit team of compassionate, supportive colleagues who genuinely care about the work they do and the people they serve. This employer is accredited for theRANZCP training scheme, and you'll have the opportunity to join active peer review groups and contribute to systemic change.

Key responsibilities

• As a clinical expert, you will ensure that the appropriate and current knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the area of psychiatry, are applied to clinical situations and team decision making
• Participate in clinical partnership to ensure that the patient and their family members receive integrated, appropriate, effective, and efficient assessment and care

About the Team/Service

The Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of this organisation supports people with moderate to severe mental illness who have had contact with the justice system across New Zealand

They provide secure inpatient care, acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, and transition wards and community services to courts and prisons

They work closely with Adult Services to ensure smooth transitions between inpatient and community settings.

About You

Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role:

• A Psychiatrist who is vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with theMedical Council of New Zealand
• A versatile and flexible clinician who has a passion for working as part of a team
• A person who is excited about and willing to contribute participate in service enhancement
• A clinician who is passionate about eliminating health inequities

About New Zealand

Work in a Country of stunning contrasts - rolling hills, surf beaches, ski fields and volcanoes

Easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, New Zealand has something for you right on your doorstep.

• Enjoy a strong work-life balance with a generous relocation package, professional development, and a close-knit, caring team committed to meaningful, systemic change