Consultant Psychiatrist - Whakatane

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to work over different Whakatāne Mental Health services
• Opportunity to make a difference 

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.

About the Role

Health New Zealand - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty has an exciting and rare opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty. 

In this role you will be working within the community mental health and addictions multidisciplinary clinical team, the acute inpatient unit at Whakatāne Hospital plus with NGO and primary care providers. You will be part of a team of three senior medical officers supporting two registrars and a house officer, looking after a diverse population.

You will also work with our Whakatāne and Tauranga clinicians in a number of cross-district service relationships that include addiction services and mental health services for older people.

We are a teaching hospital with Psychiatric Registrars Training through the Upper Central North Island (UCNI) training scheme and have 5th and 6th year medical students through the University of Auckland.

While this is a permanent, full-time position, we are happy to consider part-time hours for the right candidate. 

About You

Criteria for this position:

• You need to be a Vocationally Registered Psychiatrist with the Medical Council of NZ or be eligible for this.
• Have fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential.
• A desire to work collaboratively to improve the outcomes for our community, while supporting and educating others to do so too.

If you like to work in a team that puts the patient at the centre, and is collaborative, creative and collegial, please consider this your next job.

Applying from overseas?  You can complete the self-assessment tool on the Medical Council of New Zealand website to determine which pathway to registration (as a medical practitioner in New Zealand) you might be eligible for.

About the location

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Whakatāne community is vibrant and engaged while being close to Tauranga, New Zealand's fastest growing city.  There is a wide-range of schooling options throughout the area and the stunning region offers New Zealand's recently voted favourite beach, ancient forests and is blessed with breath-taking landscapes and rich Māori culture. The Coromandel and Auckland are an easy drive away and there is close enough access to the ski fields in winter.  We showcase the perfect place to explore a wide range of nature-based pursuits – you don't have to forsake your career either, in fact why not enhance it with a better work-life balance.

Click here to read more about living and working in Whakatāne.

Working 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 20th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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