• Older Persons
• 0.8 or 1.0 FTE Permanent position (or fixed-term for up to two years)

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.

We are seeking applications from suitably experienced Psychiatrists to discuss options to meet our service requirements at Southland Hospital.

About the role

Our Community Mental Health teams are made up of Health Professionals who provide a range of specialist mental health services for adults who have been diagnosed with a significant mental illness. Your responsibilities will include assessment and treatment while working collaboratively with the primary health sector. You will have a strong commitment to service user and family/whānau inclusion in service delivery, and a focus on recovery, as well as having a sound understanding of and commitment to biculturalism.

A personal commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and full participation in team functioning is pivotal to the position. Your ability to provide clinical leadership and medical input to the multi-disciplinary team is essential. We welcome enquiries to discuss options in either Community Mental Health, Inpatient Care or Older Persons.

About you

As a Consultant Psychiatrist with previous experience in an older persons setting, you will have a personal commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and an unequivocal dedication to working as part of a team. Your ability to provide clinical leadership and reliable medical input to the multi-disciplinary team is pivotal to the position. You will also have a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and providing training to students at all levels.

You will be required to participate on an on-call roster providing after hours coverage for the Southland region. Fellowship with the RANZCP or equivalent is essential, and you must be eligible for registration with the NZ Medical Council. A full driver's licence is essential for this role.

About Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being a good employer and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

• Hands-on support for Work Visa, NZ Medical Council Registration, and relocation to NZ
• Accommodation at our existing Southland houses for three months
• Roster flexibility to suit clinicians with young families
• Easy commute for work or travel!

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro-rata).

How to apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11.59pm on Friday, 16 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at

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

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Psychiatry