Posted 18 July, 2026
Psychiatric Registrar - From 2026 or 2027
North Island - Hawkes Bay Hastings
Hastings, HKB, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Psychiatric Registrar - From 2026 or 2027 Hawkes Bay Hospital - Psychiatric Registrar Permanent, Full-time, rostered including on-call shifts Minimum 6 months or 12 month placements 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 Role We are seeking a Psychiatric Registrar to join our Mental Health and Addiction Service here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The position is available to commence when suitable candidates are available, with planned intake dates from September 2026 and February 2027. As a Psychiatric Registrar, you will work under the guidance and supervision of experienced Senior Medical Officers, managing a wide range of cases across our services. You will work with a diverse patient population, gaining experience in assessments, diagnosis, and the development of treatment and management plans in collaboration with patients and their whānau. While most registrars begin their training with a rotation in our inpatient unit, there is flexibility to explore other placements depending on your level of experience and service availability. These may include rotations in: Community Mental Health and Addiction Services Child, Adolescent and Family Service Emergency Mental Health Service (EMHS) Maternal Mental Health Older Persons Mental Health Service Adult Mental Health Services Kaupapa Māori Mental Health with opportunities to engage with NGO partners providing culturally grounded services to our community. Our department is fully accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), offering a supportive and structured training environment. The Mental Health and Addictions Service encompasses a comprehensive range of care settings: A 23-bed inpatient unit Emergency Mental Health Service Home-Based Treatment Team Community teams in Napier and Hastings Specialist services in Child and Adolescent, Older Persons, Consultation‑Liaison, Early Intervention, and Maternal Mental Health Located in Hastings, Hawke's Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital delivering both acute and elective care across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics and obstetrics & gynaecology. The region’s deep Māori heritage is woven into its culture, and Māori make up approximately 25% of the Hawke's Bay population. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled persons, and rainbow communities, recognising the strength diversity brings to our organisation and communities. About you You’re a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3 or above #J-18808-Ljbffr