Psychiatrists - Adult Acute Inpatient Unit

Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata

Psychiatrist Mental Health Services for Adults Acute Inpatient Unit

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.

We are looking for Consultant Psychiatrists interested in Adult Psychiatry to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary community team primarily based in the Helensville region of the Rodney District however there will be some work to be undertaken in the Red Beach office also.

We seek enthusiastic, motivated people committed to improving care.

Te Whatu Ora Waitemata services are based on the North and West coasts of Auckland City and serve one of the largest catchments in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Our community teams work with an ethnically diverse community, including Maori, Pacific, and Asian communities in urban and rural settings (the North Shore, Rodney District and West Auckland).

Mental Health Services for Adults provides community and inpatient services for people experiencing serious mental health issues.

We provide assessment, treatment and support to :

People with severe mental disordersPeople with pre-existing severe mental health disordersTeaching and supervising psychiatry trainees, house officers, and medical students can be part of your work.

We are an accredited training service and have rotating pre-examination and advanced trainees in psychiatry.

Clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team is a core function of our consultant psychiatrists' work, and the service operates a clinical governance model to ensure close involvement of clinicians in service development, service planning and quality improvement initiatives.

About you

Vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible for application.Full and clean driving licenceWillingness to Commitment to improving services and increasing positive outcomes, particularly for Maori.About us

Waitemata region has the largest population in New Zealand, allowing for a varied and exciting opportunityWe pride ourselves on our positive culture and encourage leadership and development at all levelsOngoing internal and external continued professional development opportunities.Generous relocation assistanceWorking 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

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal

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Job code : WDHB20258

Closing date : 5th Oct 2025

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