Consultant- Older Persons Psychiatry- Waikato

Mental Health and Addictions Service, Waikato Hospital Every day is different, doing meaningful work with older adults. You’ll be supported in joining our caring, close-knit team of professionals. We invest in you with ongoing education and recognised training. Relocate with ease with a generous support package to help you settle in. Opportunity This is a permanent, full-time role 44 hours per week (42.5 office hours and 1.5 after‑hours on average). The position offers great variety and the chance to work with several specialists both internally and externally, maintaining excellent working relationships. 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. Key Responsibilities Provide quality clinical services to older people within Te Whatu Ora Waikato boundaries. As a clinical expert, ensure that the appropriate and current knowledge, skills, and attitudes in 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. About You / Qualifications A Psychiatrist who is vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. A versatile and flexible clinician with a passion for working as part of a team. A clinician excited about and willing to contribute to service enhancement. A clinician passionate about eliminating health inequities. Our Benefits We offer a generous relocation and support package to help you settle in. The Waikato District services a diverse region with rural and urban communities, beautiful landscapes, and a strong work‑life balance. Benefits include flexible and agile working opportunities, generous leave entitlements and staff discount schemes, and a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy and happy workforce. About Our Service The Mental Health and Addictions Service (MHSOP) is a secondary specialist service for people over 65 living in the Waikato District. It provides integrated care through a community team and an inpatient unit, working closely with aged care facilities. The service is family‑and‑whānau inclusive. What does Te Whatu Ora Waikato offer you? Located in the heart of the Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Waikato offers access to a range of sites and a main campus in Hamilton City, with smaller community‑based hospitals across the region. The area provides easy access to beaches, mountains, water sports, mountain biking, vineyard lunches, and more. Learning and development opportunities support your career progression. We provide generous leave, staff discounts, and comprehensive health and wellbeing services. Why work for us? We create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. We are committed to addressing inequities, advocating for our service users, and supporting inclusive practices. We encourage new colleagues from diverse backgrounds—including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities—to apply. We are dedicated to helping you achieve a fulfilling and rewarding life for you and your families, and to providing a workplace that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly welcoming of applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr