Forensic Psychiatrist- Waikato

Waikato Hospital | Puawai : Midland Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service

Permanent Full time 44 hours per week

Work in a region of stunning contrastsrolling hills, surf beaches, ski fields and volcanoeswhile supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whanau in both rural and urban communities across 21,000+ km .

Enjoy a strong work-life balance with a generous relocation package, professional development, and a close-knit, caring team committed to meaningful, systemic change.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.

About the Role

This role offers remarkable variety and the chance to collaborate with a wide range of specialists, both within and beyond the organisation, while building strong and respectful working relationships.

Each day brings something new, exposing you to the full spectrum of psychiatryfrom enduring mental illness to trauma, grief and distress.

Youll be part of a close-knit team of compassionate, supportive colleagues who genuinely care about the work they do and the people they serve.

We are accredited for the RANZCP training scheme, and youll have the opportunity to join active peer review groups and contribute to systemic change.

Key responsibilities :

Provide quality clinical services to tamariki, rangatahi and their whanau within Te Whatu Ora Waikato boundariesAs a clinical expert, you will ensure that the appropriate and current knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the area of psychiatry, are applied to clinical situations and team decision makingParticipate in clinical partnership to ensure that tangata whaiora and their whanau receive integrated, appropriate, effective, and efficient assessment and careClick here to view the position description.

About the Team / Service

We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato.

Puawai Regional Forensic Mental Health Service supports people with moderate to severe mental illness whove had contact with the justice system across Te Manawa Taki.

We provide secure inpatient careacute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, and transition wardsand community services to courts, prisons (Waikeria, Springhill, Tongariro), and tangata whaiora.

We work closely with Adult Services to ensure smooth transitions between inpatient and community settings.

About Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato operates over a number of sites, with Hamilton City being our main campus, and smaller community-based hospitals across our region.

Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep.

To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

About You

Skills and experience youll need to be considered for the role :

A Psychiatrist who is vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.A versatile and flexible clinician who has a passion for working as part of a teamA person who is excited about and willing to contribute participate in service enhancementA clinician who is passionate about eliminating health inequities

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kay Nisbet-Smith at

For comprehensive information and support with the MCNZ registration and relocation process, please contact Rachel Spencer, Senior Recruitment Advisor-

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.