Consultant Psychiatrist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
• Permanent full and part-time positions

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 are seeking Psychiatrists to join our well-established and comprehensive mental health and addiction services in Northland. These roles include a mix of new and existing positions, and we welcome expressions of interest across a range of subspecialties

Existing specialties include:

• Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Early Intervention in Psychosis
• Maternal and Infant Mental Health
• Adult Inpatient Unit
• Community Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT) and Home-Based Treatment (HBT)
• Consultation-Liaison Team
• Intensive Community Treatment
• Community Adult Mental Health
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
• Adult Kaupapa Maori Mental Health
• Regional Dual Disability Service
• Psychiatry of the Older Persons

Our new, purpose-built facility—Manaia House—has recently opened in Whangārei, bringing together all community mental health and addiction services in one location. With 75 consultation rooms and space for more than 250 staff, the building supports team collaboration and high-quality care delivery.

• Ground Floor: Services for Adults and Older People
• Middle Floor: Services for Infants Children and Adolescent
• Top Floor: Offices and shared staff spaces

We're committed to supporting your career development through continued education, professional supervision, and peer networks. You'll also have the chance to contribute to service improvement activities across both primary and secondary care.

About the Location

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here  

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Psychiatry Vocational scope of practice.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration. 

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 27 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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