Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

MedRecruit Limited; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Gisborne, New Zealand, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and community settings.

You will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, provide clinical leadership within the service, and collaborate with junior medical staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals while contributing to teaching, supervision and

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments
• Develop and oversee treatment plans
• Provide clinical leadership within the service
• Collaborate with junior medical staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and service improvement initiatives

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting

Location: Gisborne, New Zealand

Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027)

Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Gisborne. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service. You will collaborate closely with junior medical staff, nursing teams, and allied health professionals, while contributing to teaching, supervision, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

This position offers a positive and collaborative working environment, with strong emphasis on professional development, clinical excellence, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

International candidates can be considered.

Why Gisborne?

Gisborne offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community and stunning natural surroundings.

• Beautiful coastline: Access to pristine beaches and world-class surf breaks
• Laid-back lifestyle: Enjoy a relaxed pace of life in a close-knit community
• Outdoor activities: Ideal for fishing, hiking, and coastal adventures
• Sunny climate: One of the first places in the world to see the sunrise
• Cultural richness: Strong Māori heritage and vibrant local culture

The city is the first in the world to see the sun each day and it has a reputation for great food, wine and surf beaches.

This small 110-bed acute care hospital serves the East Coast population, approx. 47,000.

You will enjoy working in a supportive, team environment with highly qualified SMO’s and House Officer’s, and have oversight of medical admissions and management (unselected medical take), giving you exposure to a wide range of medical presentations and procedures, along with many educational opportunities. The medical department is supported locally by comprehensive surgical services, along with modern diagnostic facilities including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner.

The official ‘East Coast’ region is beautiful and unexplored by many. There's a warm sunny climate, golden beaches (great for surfing), and many outdoor activities available for you to explore. The vibrant local economy is based on wineries, agriculture, and tourism, along with our city which has plenty to offer in the way of cafés, restaurants, and shopping. Plenty for you to do outside of work.