• Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
• Permanent full or part-time position
• Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau in partnership with Health New Zealand, Counties Manukau

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

Health New Zealand's Te Tai Tokerau and Counties Manakau districts are working in partnership to enhance the Regional Dual Disability Service (RDDS) which serves the Greater Auckland and Northland regions. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to recruit additional team members including a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with New Zealand's most culturally diverse populations.

The RDDS team works as one regional service and pathway following a hub and spoke model, with the hub based in Counties Manakau and a spoke team based in Te Tai Tokerau. This position will align to one or the other base team.

Our current dedicated and experienced RDDS Consultant is based in Counties Manukau and travels regularly to support the Northland region.

RDDS is a regional specialist team, covering the wider Auckland and Northland Districts. We offer a comprehensive service including assessment, intervention, and consultation for adult clients with both a psychiatric disorder and significant intellectual disability.  Clients accessing our services generally have diverse and complex needs including Autism, physical health conditions, and in particular complex Epilepsy.

This is an excellent opportunity to utilise or enhance your specialist skills or interest in dual disabilities and further develop your clinical expertise alongside a great.

About the Location

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here  

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Psychiatry Vocational scope of practice.

FRANZCP and/ or post graduate qualifications are desirable, however happy to hear from those near completion of their studies etc.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration. 

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 by 30 April 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Molly Kelly at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We are currently advertising a range of vacancies available in the Psychiatry team both full and part-time positions and we would be happy to hear from those interested in more than one vacancy. Please feel free to contact us on the email above to discuss how this might fit your lifestyle.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.