Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health & Addictions
- HNZ-TWO Counties Manukau, Springs Road in East Tamaki. Permanent, Full time role
- Whakatupu Ora Infant Mental Health team is a multi-disciplinary specialist service team providing assessment and therapy for children (0 to 4 years) and their caregivers to improve mental health outcomes for children.
- Remunerations per ASMS SECS Step 1-15 + CME’s and more
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
This role has interface with our Maternal Mental Health team, our multi-disciplinary specialist team providing assessment and treatment to pregnant women and those with an infant up to 12months old. The Infant team has a specific focus on the Infant, there is shared Multidisciplinary team meeting, allowing for consultation and joint work from both perspectives. We are based at Springs Rd site in East Tamaki. The teams provide clinic and community-based services for whaanau in the CM Health area.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be engaged in core clinical activities such as treatment planning and the development of recovery-oriented interventions that are culturally relevant to our service users and their whaanau. You will have a focus on early intervention, experience in working with whanau and excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with a wide range of services and professionals on intervention plans. For more information on living and working in South Auckland, please click here
About you
- Vocational Registration with the MCNZ as a Consultant Psychiatrist
- Experience in and ability to develop therapeutic relationships with caregivers and infants or children
- A full NZ Driver’s license with no limitation
- Current Medical Indemnity Insurance
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 30 November, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara @ Barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
