Adult General Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult General & Inpatient Services, Christchurch | Full-time & Part-time Opportunities

• Christchurch Hospital / Waitaha Canterbury, Permanent Full-time and Part-time opportunities
• Join a world-leading integrated health system in one of New Zealand’s most vibrant cities
• Enjoy a fulfilling specialist role with excellent lifestyle, career development, and flexible working opportunities

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join our Adult General and Inpatient Mental Health Services in Christchurch. These opportunities are available on both a full-time and part-time basis.

In this role, you will work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary service providing specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and ongoing care for adults experiencing acute and complex mental health presentations. Your work will include a balance of new admissions, inpatient care, and under-care follow-up, ensuring continuity of care across the service.

You will bring your clinical expertise to deliver high-quality acute and long-term treatment that meets individual needs, while also contributing to service innovation and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to take a leadership role within established multidisciplinary teams and support the development of person-centred models of care.

About the Team / Service / Location

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury plans, funds, and delivers healthcare services to almost 700,000 people across the Canterbury region. The Canterbury Health System is internationally recognised for its integrated approach to healthcare delivery, with people at the centre of everything we do.

Christchurch (Ōtautahi) offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to beaches, mountains, outdoor adventure, award-winning dining, arts, culture, and family-friendly communities. Whether you are seeking career growth or lifestyle balance, Christchurch offers the best of both.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch, please click here.

About You

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be passionate about delivering excellent mental health care and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

You will also have:

• Vocational registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Experience in adult mental health, including inpatient, community, and psychiatric emergency services
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Interest in service development, quality improvement, and innovation

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori is at the forefront of all our work.

Our people enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to ongoing professional development and career progression.

How to Apply

To apply, please click Apply Now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

For further information, please contact Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist via email: Amy.Walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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