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Consultant Psychiatrist

New Zealand · Job Posted April 10, 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a progressive and community-focused mental health service in New Zealand. This role offers the chance to work within an innovative model of care that places strong emphasis on wh?nau-centred approaches, cultural understanding, and equitable healthcare delivery. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of modern mental health services, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals and families across the community.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients across General Adult and/or Older Persons Mental Health services
  • Deliver care within a community-focused, wh?nau-centred model, incorporating culturally appropriate approaches to mental health
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals and community partners
  • Contribute to service development, including designing and implementing new models of care
  • Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Support equitable healthcare delivery, with a focus on improving outcomes for diverse populations
  • Engage with community stakeholders and support the co-design of care pathways
  • Provide clinical leadership and contribute to team development and service planning
  • Participate in teaching and supervision where required

Requirements

  • Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent
  • Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or eligibility for vocational registration in Psychiatry
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Psychiatry at a specialist level or equivalent
  • Broad clinical experience in General Adult Psychiatry and/or Mental Health Services for Older People
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
  • Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills in psychiatry
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and community-based teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage complex and varied caseloads
  • Resilience and ability to work in dynamic and evolving service environments
  • Commitment to culturally safe practice and understanding of diverse populations
  • Awareness of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Commitment to equity, inclusivity, and patient-centred care
  • Cultural literacy and willingness to work within kaupapa M?ori frameworks
  • Collaborative, flexible, and positive approach to teamwork
  • Full, valid New Zealand driver's licence

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