Consultant Psychiatrist - Southland Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Consultant Psychiatrist, Southland Hospital

Southland Mental Health, Addictions, and Intellectual Disability Service – Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit and Community Services

Build your career – and help shape psychiatry in Southland

We have full-time opportunities available within our Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit and Community Mental Health Team in Invercargill. Applicants seeking part-time hours are also encouraged to apply. The service is continuing to strengthen its medical workforce and teaching capacity. For psychiatrists with interests in medical education, supervision, service development or clinical leadership, there are opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of psychiatric services and the future medical workforce in Southland.

This is an opportunity to combine the breadth and professional satisfaction of regional psychiatric practice with the lifestyle offered by one of Aotearoa/New Zealand's most remarkable regions.

Southland provides an environment where psychiatrists can develop strong working relationships across hospital and community services, contribute meaningfully to clinical and service development, and see the impact of their work within the community they serve.

 We offer:

• A competitive salary in accordance with the ASMS Collective Agreement, based on relevant experience

• Full-time positions in inpatient and community psychiatry, with part-time arrangements considered
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Non-clinical administration time
• Teaching, learning and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, clinical leadership and medical education
• Close working relationships with colleagues across mental health and other hospital services
• Free onsite parking and other Health New Zealand staff benefits
• An exceptional Southland lifestyle with short commutes and accessible housing

About the role
Based at Southland Hospital in Invercargill, the Southland Mental Health Service provides a broad range of specialist mental health services to the Southland population.

Adult services include the 16–18 bed Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit, Invercargill Community Mental Health Team and Southland Emergency Mental Health Team, alongside Child and Youth Mental Health and Psychogeriatric services.

You will join a welcoming group of mental health professionals based at the Southland Hospital site and work within a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to patients and their whānau.

Regional practice offers the opportunity to develop strong professional relationships across services and specialties and to contribute to care across the patient journey. Consultants are encouraged to participate in teaching, professional development, quality improvement and the ongoing development of services.

New team members receive a comprehensive orientation and induction to Southland Hospital and the Mental Health Service, with opportunities to engage with colleagues locally and across the wider region.

More to life than mahi

Southland offers something increasingly difficult to find: the ability to develop a rewarding specialist career while retaining time and space for life outside work.

Invercargill is a compact and highly accessible city, offering short commutes, affordable housing and a range of primary, secondary and tertiary education options.

Beyond the city, some of New Zealand's most remarkable landscapes are within easy reach. Fiordland, Rakiura/Stewart Island and the Catlins offer outstanding tramping, fishing, hunting, cycling and outdoor recreation, while Queenstown, Central Otago, the Southern Lakes and major ski fields are readily accessible for weekends away.

Whether your interests are skiing, mountain biking, tramping, fishing, exploring the outdoors, food and wine, or simply having more time outside work, Southland provides an exceptional base from which to enjoy the lower South Island.

For individuals and families considering a move from elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas, Invercargill combines the amenities of a regional city with space, accessibility and proximity to some of the country's best-known destinations.

About Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care and excellence.

Salary range
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($198, 386) and Step 15 ($282, 645 per annum pro rata). Your take home salary also attracts an on-call and availability allowances.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 30 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz

We will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)