Consultant Adult Community Psychiatrist

Embracing a rewarding Psychiatrist career with Nelson Marlborough – deliver exceptional care, live an exceptional life.

Permanently full time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight). Join our collaborative team in Wairau Hospital where your expertise makes a difference. Be part of something special – supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought‑after regions.

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.

As a Consultant Adult Community Psychiatrist, you will:

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for adults with moderate to severe mental health conditions.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support recovery‑focused care.
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Support supervision and teaching of junior medical staff and contribute to continuing professional development within the team.
• Maintain high standards of clinical service, risk management, and quality improvement.

The Adult Community Mental Health Team provides specialist secondary mental health care to adults from the age of 18 across the Marlborough region. We are committed to delivering recovery‑focused, person‑centred care that supports whaiora and their whānau within the community.

Our service works collaboratively with primary care, NGO partners, inpatient services, addiction services, and cultural support providers to ensure integrated and equitable mental health care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Medical Officers, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Social Workers, and employment specialists, committed to early intervention, holistic care, and continuous service improvement to achieve the best possible outcomes for the community.

Blenheim, Marlborough – where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure, and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of kiwilife. Marlborough also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually and contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique.

• You hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
• You are eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• You have experience in consult‑liaison psychiatry (preferred but not essential).
• You demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
• You are collegial and collaborate across all disciplines to provide successful services to our patients and community.

Our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.