Whangarei Hospital

2023 Training Year - January 2023

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Start your journey with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau - right now we are looking for Psychiatry Registrars to join our team to make a quota of 8 Registrars from January 2023.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

Northland covers the northern most part of New Zealand, encompassing an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 194,000.  As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.

Whangarei is the largest population centre and Whangarei hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the province, supported by three regional hospitals. This is a secondary base hospital providing a wide range of services including ED, medical specialties, ICU, ENT, O&G, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.

Whangarei is part of the Northern Region Psychiatry Training Programme.

Whangarei has had considerable success in providing comprehensive training to Registrars enabling them to gain Fellowship of the RANZCP. The Whangarei psychiatry programme offers runs in acute inpatient psychiatry, community adult psychiatry, Māori mental health, rural psychiatry, child and youth mental health, liaison psychiatry and psychiatry for older adults.

There is excellent consultant support and access to regular local teaching and participation in teaching through the Northern Region training scheme.

Before applying you must have either general registration or be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council (www.mcnz.org.nz). Check if you're eligible here: http://www.mcnz.org/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

Northland is a popular place to work. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Please provide three written references upon applying for this position, the reference template is attached.

For further information, please email RMO.Unit@northlanddhb.org.nz or visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz

Vacancy No: PSR2023