Resident Doctor - Psychiatry - Rotorua

Head Medical; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international medical recruitment agency is seeking post-foundation doctors for Psychiatry opportunities in Rotorua, New Zealand. This role offers the chance to broaden clinical experience while enjoying an adventurous lifestyle, including paddleboarding and mountain biking. Doctors will work in a supportive team and gain exposure to a diverse caseload within an inclusive healthcare setting.

Benefits

Accredited training opportunities

Work-life balance

Support with relocation and visa processes

Qualifications

• Post-foundation doctors seeking psychiatric roles.
• Enjoy outdoor activities and a supportive team environment.
• Willingness to acclimatize to New Zealand culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to a diverse patient caseload.
• Engage in training and development opportunities.
• Work under senior supervision in a collaborative team.

Skills

Clinical experience

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Adaptability to diverse environments

Education

Medical degree

Post-foundation training in Psychiatry

Job description

Combine clinical experience with adventure in one of New Zealand’s most stunning regions

Head Medical is seeking post-foundation doctors for Psychiatry opportunities in Rotorua, New Zealand! This is the perfect role for doctors who want to broaden their clinical experience within the specialty while enjoying an active outdoors lifestyle - think paddleboarding, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, and exploring geothermal wonders.

• Join a strong teaching environment with accredited training opportunities
• Gain exposure to a diverse caseload including mental health and addictions, older adults, child and adolescent mental health, consultant liaison services, and triage
• Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team with senior supervision
• Experience New Zealand’s unique Māori culture and inclusive, multicultural healthcare setting
• Enjoy work-life balance in one of the country’s most naturally beautiful regions

Lakes District Health Board (DHB) provides specialist services to approximately 110,000 people across Rotorua and Taupō. The Hospital offers comprehensive psychiatric services within a medium-sized district general hospital setting, with strong support from consultants and senior medical staff.

The Location

Rotorua and the surrounding Lakes region are visually stunning, with geothermal activity, native forests, crystal-clear lakes, and mountains.

• Adventure playground: rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, ziplining, triathlons, and ultramarathons
• Relaxed options: boutique cafés, award-winning restaurants, fishing, sailing, swimming, and walking trails
• Cultural richness: vibrant Māori culture with history, legends, and Tikanga celebrated daily
• Convenient travel: domestic airport with daily flights to Auckland, and easy access to the rest of New Zealand

Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-fuelled activities or a more leisurely lifestyle, Rotorua offers the perfect work-life balance for adventurous doctors.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008. We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.