Psychiatrist, He Puna Waiora at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland

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Consultant Psychiatrist – He Puna Waiora Adult Inpatient Unit

Auckland, New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services is the largest provider of Mental Health Services in New Zealand, serving a catchment population of approximately 600,000 people in the north and west and Rodney districts of Auckland.  We have a comprehensive range of Mental Health Services and recognising the principles of Ti tiriti o Waitangi have developed culturally aware and responsive services, particularly for our Māori population. 

He Puna Waiora is a 39-bed acute admitting unit also providing 9 high care beds. The medical team within the unit is made up of four full time Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officers, three Registrars and two House Officers.  There is a strong allied and nursing team all committed to achieving excellent outcomes for our tangata whai i te ora.

There are opportunities to be involved in service development, service planning, and quality improvement initiatives. Teaching and supervision of junior doctors/students, involvement in clinical leadership and leading a multidisciplinary team are core functions for our Consultant Psychiatrists.

If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist who is committed to providing a high standard of care and clinical leadership, have a strong consumer focus and enjoy the challenges of providing services to a diverse community we would like to hear from you.  

We have strong collegial support with peer review groups and generous continuing medical education (CME); with the on-call roster being 1:20+. We are open to both local and overseas applicants working full time or part time.

For expressions of interest, in the first instance please send your CV and/or contact Dr Aram Kim, Acting Clinical Director, Adult Mental Health Service Aram.Kim@waitematadhb.govt.nz  

Closing date:        20 October 2023

Position Number: NOR06911