Psychiatrist - General Adult (Community)

Psychiatrist - General Adult (Community) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Health New Zealand – Lakes (Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals)

Permanent, Full or Part-time, Monday to Friday + On Call

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a Psychiatrist with experience in General Adult in a Community setting to join our passionate team dedicated to putting people first, integrating Te Ao Maori into every day practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence.

We have a flexible operating model whereby the role will be based with the Adult community teams. The role is based in Rotorua but could involve some in-reach to the satellite office in Taupo.

About you

• A broad range of general psychiatric skills with specific experience in Community Adult Mental Health

Hold or be eligible for Vocational Registration with Medical Council of NZ

Ko wai mātou / Who we are

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.

We’re growing our team with multiple roles available in both in-patient and community based settings. These positions support our innovative model of care,Te Ara Tauwhirotanga – pathways that inspire us to act with kindness. Co-designed with over 400 members of the Lakes community, this model is focused on empowering people through recovery and healing.

Awhe utu / Salary range

$ 185,380 to $ 267,980 pro-rated to hours worked plus Senior Medical Officer allowances.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

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

Patai? | Questions?

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Mental Health & Addiction Service Manager,Esthe Davis to discuss this role and or reach out to our Medical Staff Recruiter,Sarah Gray .

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

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