Psychiatrist - WāHi Oranga (Inpatient Mental Health Unit)

Psychiatrist

' Wahi Oranga (Inpatient Mental Health Unit)

Location : Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch

Employment type : Permanent,

• FTE (fulltime work is available)

Step into a

pivotal role within one of Aotearoa's most comprehensive specialist mental

health services.

As a SMO at Hillmorton Hospital's Wahi Oranga inpatient extended

care unit, you will influence care, champion recovery-focused practice, and

work alongside a passionate team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes

for tangata whaiora and their whanau across Waitaha Canterbury.

Enjoy a

competitive salary package, excellent clinical support, ongoing professional

development, and the opportunity to thrive in a region offering an outstanding

lifestyle'mountains, beaches, and vibrant city living all at your doorstep.

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

As a SMO

within the service, you will provide high-quality psychiatric assessment,

diagnosis, and ongoing management for adults requiring extended (sub-acute) inpatient

mental health care.

You will be part of an experienced, collaborative, and culturally responsive

multidisciplinary team including nursing, allied health, and specialist Maori

mental health services (Te Korowai Atawhai).

Your clinical

leadership will help shape service delivery, support junior medical staff, and

contribute to continuous quality improvement.

This role offers variety,

complexity, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible

difference in the lives of our tangata whaiora.

About the

Team / Service / Location

Wahi Oranga

is a 16 bed extended care inpatient mental health unit based at Hillmorton

hospital, providing safe, therapeutic, and evidence-based care for the Waitaha

Canterbury region.

Wahi Oranga provides

extended care and rehabilitation, centred on a recovery-based programme that

enables people with mental health issues to live fulfilling lives in the

community.

Our team values collaboration, cultural partnership, and a strong

recovery-focused approach.

Hillmorton is the specialist mental health campus

for Canterbury, home to a wide range of services and subspecialties, offering

excellent collegial support and opportunities for cross-service collaboration.

Wahi Oranga is

part of the Adult inpatient group which consists of 2 sub-acute extended care

units (Wahi Oranga and Wahi Tautoko), and an acute 64 bed inpatient unit (Te

Awakura).

Why is

this a great role

' Join a dynamic and highly skilled extended

care team with a MDT focus.

' While this is a

be combined with working in other parts of our service to allow you to work the

hours you want to.

' Live and work in a vibrant,

affordable city that offers the best of the outdoors, arts, culture, food and

family life.

About You

You will

bring :

eligibility for vocational registration) with the Medical Council of New

Zealand in Psychiatry

mental health, ideally within an inpatient setting

practice and engagement with Maori models of care

multidisciplinary teamwork skills

development, quality improvement, and supporting registrars and medical

studentsWorking at

Health New Zealand

Health New

Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the

people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so

that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities.

We

welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow

communities.

How to

Apply

To apply,

please click 'apply now.'

All applications must be submitted through our

online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will

review applications as received and may progress the recruitment process prior

to the closing date.

Whilst Health New

Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and

priority for this position.