Adult Acute Inpatient Psychiatrist

Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā

Psychiatrist – Mental Health Services for Adults Acute Inpatient Unit

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders equitably.

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team at He Puna Waiora, our 40-bed acute inpatient unit located in Takapuna, North Shore. The unit provides specialist care for adults experiencing acute and severe mental health difficulties.

Waitematā Mental Health Services cover one of the largest and most diverse populations in Aotearoa New Zealand, extending across the North and West coasts of Auckland City—including the North Shore, Rodney District, and West Auckland. Our services support an ethnically diverse community, including Māori, Pacific, and Asian populations, across both urban and rural settings.

Mental Health Services for Adults deliver a continuum of care across inpatient and community settings for people experiencing significant mental health issues.

As an accredited training service, supervision of psychiatry trainees, house officers, and medical students forms an integral part of the role, offering excellent opportunities for teaching and professional development.

Providing clinical leadership within a multi-disciplinary team is a core component of the Consultant Psychiatrist position. The service operates within a robust clinical governance framework, ensuring active involvement of clinicians in service development, strategic planning, and quality-improvement initiatives.

About you

• Vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible for application.
• Full and clean driving licence
• Willingness to Commitment to improving services and increasing positive outcomes, particularly for Māori.

About us

• Waitematā region has the largest population in New Zealand, allowing for a varied and exciting opportunity
• We pride ourselves on our positive culture and encourage leadership and development at all levels
• Ongoing internal and external continued professional development opportunities.
• Generous relocation assistance

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

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For a copy of the position description, please click here

Job code: WDHB20258

Closing date: 6th Dec 2025

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