Psychiatrists

Take the next step in your Psychiatry career in beautiful New Zealand Advance your career working in multidisciplinary teams across service Full-time, permanent and fixed-term opportunities are available across New Zealand in a range of Psychiatry subspecialties About you Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Psychiatrists who want to make a positive impact while working in dynamic, multidisciplinary, and supportive teams. In New Zealand, Psychiatry is generally practised as a hybrid primary and secondary care specialty, based either in an inpatient unit or within specialist Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). We’re recruiting across all Psychiatry subspecialties throughout New Zealand. Some of our highest-demand areas include: Adult Community Child and Adolescent Early Psychosis Intervention Forensic Mental Health for Older People Maternal Mental Health Intellectual Disability Positions are available throughout New Zealand with immediate start dates, or you can speak with our recruitment team about your plans to move to New Zealand. To work as a Psychiatrist (Senior Medical Officer) in New Zealand, you must become registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Practitioners must meet competency standards and hold an Annual Practising Certificate (APC) to practise safely and effectively. Call New Zealand home Once you’ve accepted a position, our Health Immigration team can provide free immigration support for you and your family. Senior Medical Officers are on New Zealand’s Green List Tier 1, making you eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa so you can apply for residency before you arrive. One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to enjoy spectacular natural landscapes, outdoor adventures, and vibrant cities close to where you live and work. You’re never far from hiking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports, fine dining, or opportunities to experience Mori culture throughout the country. Salary, benefits and leave The average salary package for Psychiatrists in New Zealand is NZD $343,500 (AUD ~$282,415). Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement. Benefits you will receive: an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of NZD $16,000 (AUD ~$13,154) paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years your indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed complimentary visa and immigration support a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible. Leave You’ll get: 6 weeks of annual leave generous discretionary sick leave 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks. Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location. Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand, with our people at the heart of everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr