Psychiatric Registrar - 2027 Training Year

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is offering a Registrar in Psychiatry (Non-training position) / Senior House Officer (PGY3+) based at Gisborne Hospital. You will provide psychiatric assessments and treatments across hospital and community settings, with supervision by a Psychiatrist and involvement in outpatient clinics, ward work and on-call duties.

The role engages with a multidisciplinary team in a region noted for its cultural vibrancy and lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and basic training in psychiatry completed.
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• NZ or Australian citizen or resident or valid visa to live and work in NZ.
• Competency with Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, and Te reo Māori or commitment to starting learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health assessment and treatment for hospital and community patients.
• Carry out outpatient clinics, ward work and on-call duties under specialist supervision.
• Work across inpatient, community and ICAMHS settings within the team.
• Based at Gisborne Hospital within the Mental Health and Addictions Department.

Education

Medical degree

Basic training in psychiatry

Job description

Gisborne HospitalRostered & Varied HoursPermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Step into a fulfilling and dynamic role as a psychiatric registrar at Gisborne Hospital, where each day offers opportunities for professional growth, meaningful connection, and clinical variety. Youll work closely with a diverse demographic, gaining valuable experience in both inpatient and community mental health settings, while being supported by a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team. Beyond the hospital, Gisbornes stunning coastline, relaxed lifestyle, and rich Māori culture provide the perfect backdrop to recharge and explore. Whether you're advancing your career or looking for a work-life balance in a unique setting, Gisborne delivers both purpose and paradise.

We are pleased to open applications for a Registrar in Psychiatry (Non-training position)/Senior House Officer (PGY3+) in our Mental Health and Addictions Department here at Gisborne Hospital, Tairāwhiti. Position Description | Psychiatric Registrar

About the Team/Service/ LocationOur team spans community mental health, the inpatient unit, acute services, and ICAMHS, working collaboratively to provide holistic, culturally responsive care across the full spectrum of mental health needs in the Tairāwhiti region.The Registrar in Psychiatry/SHO will be responsible for the delivery of mental health assessment and treatment of both hospital and community whanau and will be based at Gisborne Hospital. The Registrar in Psychiatry/SHO will work under specialist Psychiatrist supervision at all times. You will carry out outpatient clinics, ward work and on-calls with a specialist psychiatrist available to you at all times.

Gisborne Hospital, a 110 bed acute care hospital which serves a wide geographical area, Tairāwhiti, extending up the East Cape of New Zealand, creating enormous scope and variety in the work available to an enthusiastic registrar. Providing healthcare to a population of 54,000, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is well supported locally by comprehensive surgical services and has a full range of diagnostic facilities on site including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. We have strong ties with our tertiary referral centre in Waikato.

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne Tairāwhiti The light shines on the water is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.

Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. Were shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together. Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best. Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other. Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more. Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne please follow the link below:https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/gisborne/

About youA medical degree and completion of basic training in psychiatry, with progression toward Fellowship or equivalent qualifications.Ability to manage complex, high-pressure situations while maintaining a compassionate and patient-centered approach.Suitable for Resident Medical Officers PGY3 and above.Applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Councilof New Zealand.You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. For more information on visa requirements please visit the Immigration NZ websiteCompetency with Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, and Te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.