Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Crisis Resolution Team
Christchurch | Permanent Full-time or Part-time
Are you ready to make a real difference where it matters
most?
Join a service at the frontline of mental health, where your expertise
will bring hope, stability, and care to people experiencing crisis.
This is
more than a job - it's a chance to shape lives, strengthen families, and
contribute to an innovative, integrated health system in one of New Zealand's
most vibrant and welcoming cities.
Why a great role
a dynamic and highly skilled Adult General Crisis Resolution Team in
Otautahi | Christchurch.
variety - no two days are the same, working with people in acute mental
health crisis.
to suit your lifestyle - full-time and part-time options available.
and work in a vibrant, affordable city that offers the best of the
outdoors, arts, culture, food and family life.Benefits
salary and allowances
employer contribution to KiwiSaver
professional development and CME support
support available for international and out-of-region candidates
within an organisation committed to wellbeing, teamwork, and professional
growthAbout the Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a lead role in
the Adult General Crisis Resolution Team.
This is a front-line service
providing assessment, short-term treatment, and admission support for adults
experiencing an acute deterioration in mental health.
You will bring your specialist knowledge and clinical
expertise to deliver innovative, patient-centred acute care, while contributing
to the development of our service.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role,
working alongside forward-thinking, multidisciplinary colleagues where
professionalism and compassion go hand-in-hand.
About the Team / Service / Location
Our Crisis Resolution Service is an integral part of Te
Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury's integrated mental health system.
We are a
supportive, highly skilled, and collaborative team that values diverse
expertise and strong collegiality.
Christchurch offers the perfect lifestyle balance - whether
you're an outdoor enthusiast, foodie, arts lover, or raising a family, you'll
find your rhythm here.
Discover Christchurch here.
About You
We are seeking a Psychiatrist with :
in adult mental health, psychiatric emergency, or crisis services
strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork
innovative, patient-centred approach to care delivery
for Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring
excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi
and are committed to building a health system that delivers for all New
Zealanders.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of how we work.
We
welcome applications from Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
Apply online now.
For further information, please contact :
Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist
Email :
We review applications as they are received and may move
forward before the closing date.
Psychiatrist General Adult • Christchurch, New Zealand