Adult Acute Psychiatrist - Waikato

Waikato Hospital is offering a Permanent full‑time position – 44 hours per week (42.5 office hours and 1.5 after‑hours component). Remuneration: ASMS MECA Health New Zealand.

This role offers great variety. You will work with a number of specialists both internally and externally and have the ability to maintain excellent working relationships. This is a job where no two days are ever the same; you will see the full spectrum of psychiatry from enduring mental illness through to trauma, grief and distress. You will work with supportive and caring colleagues within a close‑knit team.

• Provide quality clinical services to tāngata whaiora/people seeking wellness and their family/whānau within Te Whatu Ora Waikato boundaries.
• As a clinical expert, ensure that the appropriate and current knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the area of psychiatry are applied to clinical situations and team decision making.
• Participate in clinical partnership to ensure that tāngata whaiora and their whānau receive integrated, appropriate, effective, and efficient assessment and care.

We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu – Waikato, providing specialist services for tāngata whaiora experiencing serious mental health difficulties. Family/whānau involvement is strongly encouraged in the recovery journey of their loved ones. The service operates Monday to Friday and works with community partners across the Waikato.

• Psychiatrist who is vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Versatile and flexible clinician with a passion for working as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to service enhancement.
• Passionate about eliminating health inequities.

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, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply, please click “Apply online” or apply via the Waikato Careers website. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. For questions about the role, contact kay.nisbet-[email protected].

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.