Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health

• Psychiatrist – General Adult (Community)
• Health New Zealand – Lakes (Rotorua and Taupō Hospitals)
• Permanent, Full or Part-time, Monday to Friday + On Call

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 seeking a Psychiatrist with experience in General Adult in a Community setting to join our passionate team dedicated to putting people first, integrating Te Ao Maori into every day practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence.
• We have a flexible operating model whereby the role will be based with the Adult community teams. The role is based in Rotorua but could involve some in-reach to the satellite office in Taupo.

Ko wai mātou / Who we are

• We’re growing our team with multiple roles available in both in-patient and community based settings. These positions support our innovative model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga – pathways that inspire us to act with kindness. Co-designed with over 400 members of the Lakes community, this model is focused on empowering people through recovery and healing.
• Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
• As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
• For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

• A broad range of general psychiatric skills with specific experience in Community Adult Mental Health
• Hold or be eligible for Vocational Registration with Medical Council of NZ
• Enjoy teaching – Rotorua is a teaching hospital with 4th, 5th and 6th year medical students as well as registrars training for fellowship with the RANZCP
• Busy role with a broad variety of general psychiatry
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mental Health & Addiction Service Manager, Esthe Davis.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.