Psychiatrist – Adult Community Mental Health

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health.

Permanent full-time (part-time negotiable)
Negotiable start date
No on-call or weekend required
Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, New Zealand

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure.
Blenheim offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby. The region provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities, including sailing and mountain biking.
Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3,000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence.
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ.

Receive an annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses, including associated travel and accommodation costs, as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
The successful applicant will:

Deliver quality services to a population of approximately 49,000 in Blenheim.
Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including Medical Officers, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and employment specialists.
Have the opportunity to achieve an excellent work/life balance with no on-call or weekend requirements.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
The ideal applicant will:

Bring their psychiatric skills and experience to an acute secondary care hospital.
Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Have experience in consult-liaison psychiatry (preferred but not essential).
Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team at *** or +64 3 539 5777.
For more information or informal discussions please contact:

Rita Van Iddekinge - Operational Support Manager, ***
Dr Craig Fenwick - Clinical Director, ***
Dr Neil Yorke - Head of Department and General Adult Psychiatry, ***

To apply please click , or follow this link to complete our online registration and application forms: /nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).
W21-259
Closing date: Open until filled.
Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori, we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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