Consultant Psychiatrist, Te Waharoa

Gisborne Hospital, Permanent Full time – A Consultant Psychiatrist role in Gisborne, NZ, offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse community while enjoying a supportive work environment, excellent work-life balance, and a stunning coastal lifestyle. About the Role In this role you will work with Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti and Te Kupenga Net Trust to provide a community‑driven service, exploring many ways of working with whanau in distress and approaching health from a Kaupapa Māori methodology. It will involve co‑design and strong community engagement to address inequalities for Māori, and may include generalist or specialised psychiatry across adults, older people and child/adolescent populations. Position Description | Consultant Psychiatrist You will be part of the Mental Health and Addiction Services team at Te Ara Maioha, with opportunities to specialise or act as a generalist in Adult, Older People, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Days and hours can be negotiated. You will help shape new service models and facilities for the Gisborne community. About you Essential: Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry or equivalent. Registered or eligible for vocational registration in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand. At least 3 years of experience. Current New Zealand driver’s licence. Skills and experience: Broad clinical experience. Specialist knowledge of Mental Health Services for Older People and General Adult psychiatry. Ability to work professionally and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and Mana Motuhake. Cultural literacy and willingness to be courageous. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr