Psychiatrists working in New Zealand
Psychiatry
Senior
Job Reference No.
124888
Waikato
As per MECA
Job type:
Permanent
Date range:
10 August 2026 – 24 March 2026
Start Note:
About the role
Have you ever wondered if you could make a difference in your community? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who desires to see the difference that you can make in a diverse community then welcome home to Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora
We welcome applications from overseas candidates who are thinking about relocating to New Zealand. There are many benefits to living and working in New Zealand. You will have a choice of working in a major centre or the more relaxed smaller centres throughout NZ. Both locations offer easy access to awe-inspiring scenery and experience with the outdoor adventures.
Our clients invest in growing their community and primary care services and aim to ensure that the health system enables their communities to stay well, recover and live healthy lives – together.
Our clients are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join their team and are interested to hear from Psychiatrist with different subspecialities. You will be motivated, enthusiastic, and a highly professional Doctor, who is ready to work as part of a dynamic team, delivering quality equity-focused mental health care.
The Consultant Psychiatrist leads our medical teams, and acts as a role model for high standards of care by supporting an environment where excellence can flourish.
They are looking for someone who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to the people who they serve, within the diverse and culturally rich community. You will demonstrate, excellent communication skills, be highly organised, and possess honesty, integrity and professionalism. You will need to have the ability to promote teamwork and navigate through the challenges of providing complex care to whaiora with complex presentations, by promoting a strong team culture and function, and a genuine focus on equitable health systems and outcomes.
Supported by the leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to strategic and service development. Working alongside the Service Manager, Acute & Hospital Services, the Clinical Head and members of the Senior Leadership Team, you will support implementation of service goals, and grow a workplace of excellence, by applying the latest evidence to inform the model of care.
Vocational registration with the Medical Council of NZ in the scope of Psychiatry and a current APC is essential at commencement of employment.
We welcome applications from overseas candidates who are thinking about relocating to New Zealand. There are many benefits to living and working in New Zealand. You will have a choice of working in a major centre or the more relaxed smaller centres throughout NZ. Both locations offer easy access to awe-inspiring scenery and experience with the outdoor adventures.
Our clients invest in growing their community and primary care services and aim to ensure that the health system enables their communities to stay well, recover and live healthy lives – together.
Our clients are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join their team and are interested to hear from Psychiatrist with different subspecialities. You will be motivated, enthusiastic, and a highly professional Doctor, who is ready to work as part of a dynamic team, delivering quality equity-focused mental health care.
The Consultant Psychiatrist leads our medical teams, and acts as a role model for high standards of care by supporting an environment where excellence can flourish.
They are looking for someone who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to the people who they serve, within the diverse and culturally rich community. You will demonstrate, excellent communication skills, be highly organised, and possess honesty, integrity and professionalism. You will need to have the ability to promote teamwork and navigate through the challenges of providing complex care to whaiora with complex presentations, by promoting a strong team culture and function, and a genuine focus on equitable health systems and outcomes.
Supported by the leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to strategic and service development. Working alongside the Service Manager, Acute & Hospital Services, the Clinical Head and members of the Senior Leadership Team, you will support implementation of service goals, and grow a workplace of excellence, by applying the latest evidence to inform the model of care.
Vocational registration with the Medical Council of NZ in the scope of Psychiatry and a current APC is essential at commencement of employment.
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