Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent team

• Permanent position
• 0.8 FTE, working 64 hours per fortnight

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 Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our vibrant, innovative and friendly team. Working in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, we have the privilege of being able to develop innovative new ways of looking after our diverse population. 

Tauranga and Whakatāne are ideally situated for those who like to work, rest and play – beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, world-class schools, and a vibrant city culture. It is also a great base from which to explore New Zealand, Australia and Asia. 

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About the Team/Service/Location

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty’s Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent Mental Health Service (MICAMHS) has a track record of innovation, clinical achievement, academic success and high performance. The MICAMHS service consists out of PIMHS (perinatal and infant (ages 0 - 5) mental health), a child team in Tauranga (ages 5 - 12), youth team in Tauranga (ages 13 - 18), Voyagers in Whakatāne (ages 0 - 18) and Incredible Years Specialist Services (IYSS).

Our Child Health Integrated Response pathway (CHIRP) is an integrated pathway for children with neurodevelopmental, mental health and behavioural concerns. We work alongside our Paediatric department, Child development team, School based Mental Health Teams and MICAMHS services to achieve shorter wait times, and collaborative assessments and interventions for young people referred with these concerns. CHIRP has been recognised internationally in the Improvement and Innovation space. In our other teams we are establishing a trauma informed care approach according to international guidelines.

If a rewarding clinical career in child and adolescent psychiatry is important to you then consider this your next step.

This is a permanent 0.8FTE position, however the FTE can be negotiable for the right candidate.

About You

Criteria for this position:

• You need to be a Vocationally Registered Psychiatrist with the Medical Council of NZ or be eligible for this.
• Have fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential.

Applying from overseas? You can complete the self-assessment tool on the Medical Council of New Zealand website to determine which pathway to registration (as a medical practitioner in New Zealand) you might be eligible for.

The child and adolescent psychiatrist appointed to this role will have the opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Bay of Plenty and shape the future of local services. There is support for academic interests and a strong clinical community. If you like to work in a team that puts the young person and their family/whānau at the centre, and is collaborative, creative and collegial, please consider this your next job.

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 by Sunday 30th of August If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz