Consultant Psychiatrist (Smo) - Mental Health & Addictions

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 – Counties Manukau in the diverse South Auckland!

• We welcome applications from overseas candidates.

There are many benefits to living and working in Auckland.

You will be working in a major centre with easy access to awe-inspiring scenery and experience outdoor adventures like kayaking in the Coromandel or enjoying dark sky sanctuary of Great Barrier Island.

• Counties Manukau District is one of the largest providers of primary, secondary and tertiary health care in Australasia.

We invest in growing our community and primary care services that integrate with secondary and tertiary care.

We aim to ensure that the health system enables our communities to stay well, recover and live healthy lives – together.

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

We are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to work in our Acute Community Service.

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 inpatient care.

Following a transformative re-build incorporating latest technology and co-designed with our whaiora and wider community, Tiaho Mai is the newest inpatient mental health unit in the country.

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About the Team / Service / Location

The Consultant Psychiatrist leads one of our medical teams, and acts as a role model for high standards of care by supporting an environment where excellence can flourish.

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About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to the people who we serve, within the diverse and culturally rich community of Counties Manukau.

Our candidate 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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Working 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 service our community.

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 by 28 September, 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

For a copy of the Job Description, please click here.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.

We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan.

Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.

Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.

If these are your values too, then join us today.