Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health & Addictions
Leadership Opportunity – Consultant Psychiatrist
Rapua te Ao Waiora | Community Mental Health Team, Papakura
Permanent, Full-time
Make a Difference Where It Matters
Could your leadership and clinical expertise make a lasting difference in the lives of people and whānau in South Auckland?
Nau mai, haere mai – welcome to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Counties Manukau.
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join Rapua te Ao Waiora, our Community Adult Mental Health Team based in Papakura. This is an opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice with meaningful clinical leadership, working alongside tangata whaiora, whānau, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to see the impact of your work in the community every day – building relationships, supporting recovery, and helping shape mental health services that are accessible, culturally responsive, and focused on equity.
About the Role
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership for tangata whaiora with complex mental health needs.
Working in a community setting, you will collaborate closely with:
Tangata whaiora and their whānau
Multidisciplinary colleagues
Primary care and hospital-based services
Māori and wider community providers
Service and clinical leaders
Our approach is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, kaupapa Māori principles, cultural safety, recovery, and equity. We are looking for a psychiatrist who can bring strong clinical expertise while building trusted relationships with the people and communities we serve.
This is more than a clinical role – it is an opportunity to influence service development, strengthen clinical practice, and contribute to the future direction of community mental health care.
About Rapua te Ao Waiora
Rapua te Ao Waiora provides community-based mental health services to the people of South Auckland.
We are a whānau-centred, recovery-focused service, working alongside tangata whaiora, whānau, and community partners to deliver care that is effective, culturally safe, and accessible.
Based in Papakura, you’ll be closely connected to a diverse and vibrant community, with the opportunity to build relationships that create meaningful and lasting change.
About You
We’re looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist who brings:
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for tangata whaiora and whānau.
Strong clinical expertise and sound professional judgement.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proven or emerging clinical leadership capability.
Honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
A commitment to equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The ability to work confidently with complex clinical presentations while supporting a positive team culture.
You’ll be supported by a strong leadership structure, including the Service Manager, Clinical Head, and Senior Leadership Team.
Whether your passion is clinical leadership, service improvement, workforce development, or strengthening community mental health care, this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
Why South Auckland?
South Auckland is a place of energy, diversity, connection, and opportunity.
For those considering a move from overseas, Auckland offers an exceptional balance of city and lifestyle – with a vibrant urban environment, diverse communities, beautiful coastlines, and easy access to some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular outdoor destinations, from the Coromandel to the Waitākere Ranges.
We warmly welcome applications from overseas candidates and can support you through the relevant registration and relocation processes where applicable.
Essential Requirements
Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of Psychiatry.
Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
To view the Job Description, please click here.
Join Us
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger and better able to understand and serve our communities. We warmly welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, rainbow, and other diverse communities.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and passion to a community where your work can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Nau mai, haere mai – we welcome you to join us.
For more information, contact our SMO Recruitment Consultant, Barbara.ridgway@tewhatuora.govt.nz
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.