Psychiatry Non Training Registrar, Nelson Hospital (February 2027)
Psychiatry Registrar (Non Training), Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team providing an exceptional psychiatric service to the Nelson and Marlborough communities.
- We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
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 have Psychiatry Registrar positions available from February 2027. This is a non-training position but consideration in the future towards training positions based at Nelson Hospital on a 1 in 5 to 6 roster.
As a Psychiatry Registrar (Non Training),you will assist with psychiatric consultation and referrals to mental health providing outpatient/inpatient assessment and treatment.
This is a permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE). The hours are 8.30AM to 4.30PM daily Monday to Friday. There is on-call overnight during the week 4.30PM to 08.30AM and 8.00AM to 10.00PM over the weekend Friday night through to Monday morning.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Mental Health and Addiction services in Nelson Marlborough have a variety of teams these include adult general psychiatry, addictions, child and youth and older persons. There are two inpatient units for the region and many community outpatient teams that provide acute and routine outpatient care.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As a Psychiatry Registrar (Non Training),you will:
- Be effective at developing working relationships;
- Be willing to attend weekly training opportunities;
- Have commitment to providing ethical care and treatment plans;
- Have excellent time and organisation skills;
- Hold a MB ChB or equivalent with a minimum of one year of house surgeon experience;
- Have a clean full drivers license.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
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 26 July 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.
Job ref: RMO26-019
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: RMO26-019
Location: Nelson Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026