Medical Officer | Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa!

Mō mātou | About us & our Purpose

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

The Team

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, Canterbury is the largest provider of Mental Health Services in the South Island of New Zealand. Our Child and Adolescent Service (CAF) has a comprehensive range of both community based and inpatient teams and also provides consultation/liaison for GP - s, school and key allied health /social service agencies. 

The Role

We - d like to hear from a we - d like to hear from Doctors with Psychiatric training and experience, who are looking to work full time or part time in our CAF service as a Medical Officer (MOSS).

This is an opportunity for you to be involved in a unique time in Waitaha, Canterbury - s history and be part of a team committed to making a difference to our future. 

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko Te Whatu Manawa Tangata

- Putting people at the heart of all we do -  

Health is ultimately all about people. What - s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity. 

Belonging Here

Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.  

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role you will need to eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. To find out more please follow this link https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist.

Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

It will be a condition of employment for this role that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19.This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Dose. .As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19 or pass Covid-19 to other staff. This can place an increased burden on our healthcare system.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.