Consultant Psychiatrist- Lotofale, Pacific Island Mental Health service

• Consultant Psychiatrist for Lotofale Community Mental Health & Addiction Services | Kāhui o te Ihi
• Lotofale services aims to provide quality mental health services to Pasifika people and their families.
• Permanent, Full-time (40 hours) per week role, Monday to Friday (with an on-call component).

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

We are in search of an experienced and qualified Consultant Psychiatrist to join the clinical and cultural team at Lotofale - Pacific Mental Health Services.

Te Toka Tumai Auckland has implemented a clinical leadership model placing clinical service leaders at the forefront of service and strategic decision-making. Our objective is to ensure accountability is closely tied to our service users, emphasizing clinical, cultural, quality, safety, and health outcomes while maintaining economic sustainability.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Operating within the Auckland metropolitan area, Lotofale services strive to deliver high-quality mental health care to Pasifika individuals and their families. Our team consists of both Pasifika and non-Pasifika professionals, including clinicians, cultural support workers, and matua’s, who are dedicated to supporting Pasifika people and their communities along their path to recovery.

Lotofale is committed to our Pasifika communities, focusing on holistic healing through a family-centered approach to care. We address cultural, spiritual, physical, and mental dimensions to achieve the highest standards of cultural-clinical care and improve health outcomes.

Please note that this role involves participation in the adult mental health Consultant on-call roster.

For more details, please refer to the position description linked here

About you

· Candidates must be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand, holding a current Annual Practising Certificate or eligibility for one.

· A Post Graduate qualification in Psychiatry is preferred.

· If you are an overseas specialist, you will need to provide source verification of your qualifications for registration. For further information on the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please click here.

For inquiries regarding this role, please contact Billie Slater at BillieS@adhb.govt.nz.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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