Consultant Psychiatrist - Queenstown

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.

About the role

Queenstown Lakes District has a permanent, rapidly growing, population of around 30,000 and a regular influx of tourist population.

Whilst you will work within a small multi-disciplinary team and are responsible for the psychiatric assessment and care of patients, this is best place for work life balance!

Working with us will mean taking on a leading role in maintaining and enhancing our Mental Health service.

Your responsibilities will include assessment and treatment while working collaboratively with the primary health sector consistent with our values.

There is also a requirement to contribute to ongoing service improvement and workforce innovation.

You will be able to join our regular meetings with our base hospitals through video conferencing.

There is a requirement to contribute to the Southland after hours on-call roster, but the frequency of this can be negotiated.

Part-time applicants and request for flexibility would be considered.

While all colleagues (including part-time ones) undertake on call duties, we would look at negotiating a schedule that will accommodate work life balance in Queenstown!

About us

Are you looking for a chance to secure a balanced lifestyle?

Queenstown needs no introduction; whatever your interest or preferred pastime, you will find the opportunity to indulge it here.

As we are located close to some of New Zealand's best national parks, vineyards and ski fields, you will have the best of both worlds not to mention work life balance.

We look forward to having you with our team!

About you

As a Consultant Psychiatrist with previous general adult experience in either an inpatient or community setting, you will have a personal commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and an unequivocal dedication to working as part of a team.

Your ability to provide clinical leadership and reliable medical input to the multi-disciplinary team is pivotal to the position.

You will have :

• a strong commitment to service user and family / whanau inclusion in service delivery and a focus on recovery
• a sound understanding and commitment to biculturalism
• a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and providing training to students at all levels
• a full driver's licence (essential for this role).

Fellowship with the RANZCP or equivalent is essential, and you must be eligible for registration with the NZ Medical Council.

About Working at Health New Zealand

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.

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.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980) per annum pro-rata.

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 Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at

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

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.