Consultant Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent)

Consultant Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent) – Rotorua Hospital – Full Time – Permanent

Rotorua and Taupō, Lakes District, North Island, New Zealand

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• Manage a dynamic and diverse range of child and adolescent psychiatry cases.
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• Provide comprehensive and holistic care for Tamariki, Rangatahi, and their whānau.
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• Apply the Te Ara Tauwhirotanga (kindness‑led) model of care in all clinical activities.
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• Participate in teaching and mentoring of colleagues and trainees to develop the next generation of mental health professionals.
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• Contribute to team quality improvement and support professional development.
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• Eligible for Vocational Registration as a Child Psychiatrist with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
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• Strong foundation in general psychiatry, capable of delivering comprehensive care.
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• Experience working with culturally diverse populations, including Māori and Pacific communities.
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• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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• Commitment to embedding Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice.
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• Manageable 1:6 on‑call roster, providing predictable scheduling.
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• Opportunity to live and work in the Lakes District with access to world‑class outdoor activities and vibrant community.
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• Supportive, collaborative team dedicated to professional success and well‑being.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to an inclusive workforce and welcomes applicants from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.