Posted 16 July, 2026
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bay of Plenty, NZ
New Zealand Government
Tauranga, BOP, NZ
Full Time
Reference: dcaf871b847d0368
Job Description
Consultant Psychiatrist - Bay of Plenty, NZ Positions available in both Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals Permanent Part‑time & Full‑time opportunities available Opportunity to make a difference 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 Roles We currently have opportunities for Consultant Psychiatrists to join our team in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. We are excited to offer: A well‑established group of peers for you to join. General Adult Inpatient and outpatient services, Psychogeriatrics, Consult Liaison, Child and Adolescent, Drug and Alcohol and Maternal Mental Health services. We are a teaching hospital with Psychiatric Registrars Training through the Upper Central North Island (UCNI) training scheme. Opportunities for research and teaching roles through our clinical campus and close links with Auckland University. Opportunities for involvement in service development and clinical leadership. We currently have the following roles available with the Bay of Plenty services: 0.6 FTE in Perinatal Maternal Mental Health 1.0 FTE in Whakatāne with both our Community Mental Health and Addictions multidisciplinary clinical team and the Acute Inpatient unit at Whakatāne Hospital. 0.6 FTE in Child and Adolescent There is also availability to support with Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) We are happy to accept applications from candidates looking for permanent, part‑time opportunities or those that would be happy to combine FTE between two services. About You We are seeking individuals that are: Vocationally Registered Psychiatrists with The Medical Council of NZ or are eligible for this. Fellowship with the RANZCP or the equivalent is essential. A desire to work collaboratively to improve the outcomes for our community, while supporting and educating others to do so too. If you like to work in a team that puts the patient at the centre, and is collaborative, creative and collegial, please consider this your next job. 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 service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click apply now . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, [email protected] . We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: TAU02596 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Psychiatry #J-18808-Ljbffr