Clincial Director Mental Health Addiction Services at Lakes District Health Board (Rotorua/Taupo), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Director,

Mental Health & Addiction Specialist Services

Permanent, part time 0.3 FTE (12 hours per week). Flexibility for the right candidate.

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi / The benefits of this position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Clinical Director (CD), Mental Health & Addictions. The CD takes an active role in the governance processes for Lakes DHB, and foster shared clinical decision making or other activities that positions Lakes DHB as a centre for clinical excellence.

If you are interested in a full time position with Lakes DHB, please see our other vacancy for Adult Consultant Psychiatrist and apply to both roles. 

The successful candidate:

• Proven Leadership skills
• A broad range of general psychiatric skills
• Hold or be eligible for Vocational Registration with Medical Council of NZ
• Enjoy teaching – Rotorua is a teaching hospital with 4th, 5th and 6th year medical students

The role:

• Busy role with a broad variety of general psychiatry
• 1:7 on call roster    

All Clinical leadership roles are appointed for an initial three-year term. 

The above position comes with an attractive relocation remuneration package and CME allowance for successful permanent appointments.

Ko wai mātou / Who we are

Are you dreaming of a lifestyle of adventure and minimal commute and free parking at your worksite?

We want you! The beautiful Lakes District of Rotorua and Taupo is well known for its outdoor recreational options including trout fishing, walking tracks, cycling and mountain biking. Lake and river water sports such as boating and kayaking are exceptional.  Add this to affordable housing, good schooling and a friendly atmosphere and you have one of the best places in the world to work as a Consultant Psychiatrist.

We are particularly keen on people who are warm, engaging and authentic. People that would look into exploring quality initiatives, are guided by contemporary practice, and committed to professional development.   You can read more about our co-designed model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga (Pathways that leads us to act with kindness) here: https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/our-services/mental-health/te-ara-tauwhirotanga/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? / How do I apply?

If this role sounds like a great fit for you and you want to know more, please contact Medical Management Unit on MMUEmailGroup@lakesdhb.govt.nz

As per the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 all new employees will be required to be Safety Checked.