Forensic Psychiatrist | Part time or Full Time

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Mental Health in Christchurch. Join a regional forensic service, work with experienced psychiatrists, and contribute to patient care across inpatient, community, and court settings.

You will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and service development within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for teaching and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment across inpatient, community, Courts and Corrections settings.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical leadership

Patient-centered care

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Education

Medical Council of NZ Psychiatry registration

Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent

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Forensic Psychiatrist | Part time or Full Time

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Christchurch, South Island

4d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Mental Health |Christchurch, Canterbury

• Joina well-established regional forensic mental health service with asupportive and highly experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunityfor psychiatrists with or without forensic experience - supervision anddevelopment provided
• Enjoyan exceptional work-life balance in Christchurch with access to mountains,beaches, outdoor adventures and a vibrant city lifestyle

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join theCanterbury Regional Forensic Mental Health Service in Christchurch. This is anexciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and well-supportedenvironment where clinical expertise is highly valued and professional growthis encouraged.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will work alongside fiveexperienced Forensic Psychiatrists within a multidisciplinary team, providingspecialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across a range of settingsincluding inpatient services, community settings, Courts, and Corrections.

This role offers genuine variety and complexity, withopportunities to provide clinical leadership, contribute to servicedevelopment, participate in teaching and supervision, and support qualityimprovement initiatives. For psychiatrists interested in broadening their scopeof practice, previous forensic experience is desirable but not essential.Comprehensive support and supervision are available, including guidance aroundforensic practice, Court work, and legal processes.

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About the Team / Service / Location

The Canterbury Regional Forensic Mental Health Serviceprovides specialist forensic mental health services to a population ofapproximately 700,000 people across the South Island.

The service includes a comprehensive range of treatmentsettings including medium secure and rehabilitation inpatient facilities atHillmorton Hospital, community-based services, and strong partnerships withCourts, Probation, Department of Corrections and outreach teams.

The regional service also provides consultation and liaisonsupport across Nelson Marlborough, the West Coast and South Canterbury. Theservice includes secure and rehabilitation units providing 35 inpatient bedsand a highly supported community service focused on successful transition andrecovery pathways.

Christchurch offers an enviable lifestyle with a uniquecombination of city convenience and outdoor adventure. Whether you enjoyskiing, mountain biking, beaches, hiking, food, wine or family activities,Canterbury offers something for everyone.

A recent locum Consultant Psychiatrist shared:

"The service is well-resourced with highly capablemultidisciplinary teams who work hard to support both our clients and eachother. The level of support and resourcing creates a safe environment, andpsychiatrist input is genuinely valued."

About You

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will bring:

• Vocationalregistration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Council ofNew Zealand in Psychiatry
• Fellowshipof the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (orequivalent specialist qualification)
• Experienceworking collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitmentto high-quality patient-centred care and clinical leadership
• Understandingof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within healthcare practice
• Previousforensic psychiatry experience is advantageous but not essential

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled, and rainbow communities.