Psychiatrist – Addictions / Ost

Job Description - Psychiatrist – Addictions / OST (ROT

Vacancy No : ROT

Psychiatrist – Addictions & OST (Opioid Substitution Treatment)

Health New Zealand – Lakes (Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals)

Monday to Friday + On Call

Permanent, Full Time

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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Psychiatrist with experience in Addictions and OST to join our passionate team dedicated to putting people first, integrating Te Ao Maori into everyday practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence.

This flexible role is based with the Lakes Opioid Treatment Service and includes General Adult Psychiatry with a focus on addictions.

Overtime you may have opportunities to rotate into inpatient or other community positions.

While primarily based in Rotorua, the role also includes clinic days at our satellite office in Taupo.

A key focus of this position is building strong relationships and working collaboratively with our addiction partners, including Manaaki Ora in Rotorua and arc Counselling Services in the Southern Lakes region.

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.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

Minimum Requirements

A broad range of general psychiatric skills, with specific experience in Addictions

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

Enjoy teaching – Rotorua is a teaching hospital with 4th, 5th and 6th year medical students as well as registrars training for fellowship with the RANZCP

Membership with NAOTP or equivalent preferred

Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Salary range

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

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 whanau 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 Maori, 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.

Please beware of recruitment scams.

Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.

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