2026 Training Year – Psychiatry Registrars

🔍 Auckland Region, New Zealand

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2026 Training Year - Psychiatry Registrars

Auckland Region: Auckland, Waitemata, & Counties Manukau - Permanent Fulltime
LIVE, LEARN AND THRIVE IN ONE OF THE MOST LIVEABLE CITIES IN THE WORLD!
Come experience the unique training experiences rarely seen elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Northern Region Psychiatry Programme

The Northern Region Psychiatry Training Programme I Hinengaro Ākonga ō Tokerau is the largest psychiatry training programme of its kind in New Zealand and ranks among the top programmes in Australia and New Zealand. It serves as an exceptional springboard for a successful career in psychiatry. Many of our graduates secure local employment post-fellowship, ensuring a smooth transition into their professional careers.Led by a team who have trained both locally and internationally within the past decade, our programme offers a comprehensive and diverse range of training experiences found nowhere else in Australasia. We understand the challenges trainees may face in vocational training and are committed to addressing both trainees educational and individual needs. We invest considerable time and resources to provide a well-rounded and supportive training experience.Trainees are guided and supported by the Director of Training and local Training Facilitator throughout each rotation, in addition to their Consultant Psychiatrist Supervisor. This robust support structure ensures that trainees receive both the professional mentorship and the personal guidance they need to thrive.Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, provides a unique blend of modern amenities and natural beauty. With a mix of city life, lush forests, pristine beaches, and scenic coastal walkways, you will enjoy a lifestyle that balances both professional and personal fulfilment. Auckland is also home to a world-class gastronomic scene, ensuring that your culinary experiences are just as enriching as your professional ones.In 2021, Auckland was named the world’s most liveable city, and it continues to rank among the top cities globally for liveability. As a trainee in our programme, you will not only advance your career but also immerse yourself in a city that offers an exceptional quality of life. For more information on living and working in the Auckland Region click here

Why Train as a Psychiatry Registrar in the Auckland Region

We have a wide variety of unique training experiences rarely seen elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand:

o Cultural immersion: Māori mental health and Pacific Island mental health rotations.

o Specialised areas: Paediatric consultation liaison psychiatry, maternal mental health, forensic psychiatry, intellectual disability, medical administration and clinical leadership rotations.

o Academic opportunities: An academic psychiatry position working in close collaboration with the University of Auckland.

Comprehensive training programme with a well-established training scheme:
Be part of a year cohort who meet weekly face-to-face for teaching, allowing you to build strong relationships early in your career with your peers and passionate academics dedicated to teaching the art of psychiatry.

o Mentoring programme and excellent supervisor support.

o Weekly teaching during the university semester (protected day-release teaching)

o A dedicated cultural teaching day open to all stages of training, provides invaluable learning on Pasifika, Asian and Māori Mental Health.

o Advanced training in any of the seven RANZCP sub-speciality Certificates.

o Well managed and funded Psychotherapy Written Case resources.

o Strong RANZCP examination pass rates.

Benefit from close ties to University of Auckland:

o Engage with leading researchers in their field through collaborative work.

o Opportunities for mentorship, research and academic support in mental health and addictions.

About you

There is no need to have completed a psychiatric run previously; all you need is an interest and a passion for psychiatry.
You need eligibility for general scope registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Candidates will be ranked for interview eligibility based on their cover letter and CV.

Please submit a cover letter and CV outlining why you wish to pursue Psychiatry training, and what attracts you to training in the Auckland programme.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 5pm 9 June 2025. Interviews will be held on 30 June 2025, 3 July 2025 and 7 July 2025, offers to successful applicants will be sent 18 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aydah Palemia via aydah.palemia@tewhatuora.govt.nz