Psychiatrist - Te Whetu Tawera

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join the team at Te Whetu Tawera in Auckland. This full-time position involves collaborating with a skilled team to provide assessment and treatment for adults facing significant mental health challenges.

The ideal candidate is a registered medical professional in New Zealand with a proactive approach to mental health care and the ability to work within a supportive and diverse environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our community.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Eligible for Vocational Registration in Psychiatry.
• Experience in adult acute inpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with serious mental illness.
• Collaborate with service users and their families to promote recovery.
• Participate in on-call roster for adult mental health.

Skills

Registered Medical Practitioner

Vocational Registration in Psychiatry

Clinical Teaching

Proactive Approach

Education

Medical Degree

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join our team at Te Whetu Tawera. Be a key part in the recovery journey of our Tangata Whai ora and use your skills and knowledge to improve health outcomes.

Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday. Requirement to participate in on-call roster.

About the Role

We are looking for a Psychiatrist to join our experienced and enthusiastic team in Te Whetu Tawera, the Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit for Auckland District Health Board. We serve the population of central Auckland, with a 58‑bed unit, including a 12‑bed ICU. Te Whetu Tawera has a team of highly skilled Psychiatrists, Nurses and Allied Health staff providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with serious mental illness and severe psychological disorders. We work in collaboration with the service user, their family/whanau and the 8 community mental health teams to promote recovery. We are based in a purpose‑built facility, at the main Auckland City Hospital site, close to the Auckland University Medical School. Our location also means we are next to the beautiful green Auckland City Domain, close to the scenic harbour and with immediate access to all that central city Auckland has to offer. We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive Psychiatrist who has a special interest in adult acute inpatient psychiatry. There are 4 inpatient clinical teams each with a Consultant, a Registrar, and a House Officer. For further details, please refer to the position description.

About you

You must be a medical practitioner registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (www.mcnz.org.nz) eligible for Vocational Registration in Psychiatry and an Annual Practising Certificate. You'll enjoy great support and equally impressive diversity in a busy and interesting clinical teaching environment. It includes the requirement to participate on the adult mental health Consultant on call roster.

For more information about this role please contact Andrea Tither, via [e-mail].

Health 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.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.