Locum Psychiatrist - Older Persons at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• Locum role from March to September 2026
• Join a close-knit and supportive team

About the role

We are seeking a Locum Psychiatrist for Older Persons to be based at Dunedin Hospital from March to September 2026.

You will:

• work within a small multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the psychiatric assessment and care of patients
• take a leading role in maintaining and enhancing our Mental Health Service
• contribute to ongoing service improvement and workforce innovation.

Your responsibilities will include the assessment and treatment of older people while working collaboratively with the primary health sector, consistent with Southern's values. As part of the role, you will participate in the on-call roster, which is currently 1:18.

About you

Fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential, and ideally you will already have current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will also have:

• a commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and a strong dedication to working as part of a team
• the ability to provide clinical leadership and reliable medical input to the multidisciplinary team
• a strong commitment to service user and family/whānau inclusion in service delivery, a focus on recovery, and a sound understanding and commitment to biculturalism
• a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and providing training to students at all levels.

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 good employers 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 provide care to our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples, and the disabled community.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11.59pm on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.