Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

• Casual position, as-needed opportunities to support our Mental Health and Addictions service when cover is required.
• Join our collaborative team in Nelson where your expertise makes a difference
• Enjoy the best of Nelson while maintaining flexibility in your professional commitments— deliver exceptional care, live an exceptional life.

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

The position offers a varied and rewarding caseload across a broad range of acute mental health conditions, with opportunities to contribute when your availability aligns with the needs of the service.

As a Casual General Adult Psychiatrist, you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical leadership to adults experiencing mental health challenges. The work may involve providing cover for the adult inpatient service, supporting community-based mental health teams, or working across both settings as required.

This role offers flexibility, with opportunities to contribute when your availability aligns with the needs of the service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nelson Mental Health & Addictions Service provides a comprehensive range of services across inpatient, community, and specialist care. The inpatient unit offers acute care for adults experiencing significant mental health challenges, with a focus on recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice. The service is well-integrated with community teams and primary care providers, ensuring continuity of care, and strong regional support networks.

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About you

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. 
• Have experience working as a consultant in General Adult psychiatry and providing treatment to individuals suffering from mental health and addictive disorders.
• Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
  

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

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. Application via email is not considered. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

-Nikita Fleming – Manager – Operational Support, Mental Health Services, Nikita.Fleming@tewhatuora.govt.nz, or

-Neil Yorke – Head of Department, Neil.Yorke@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz  

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

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