Psychiatrist - Mental Health and Addiction
4 weeks ago
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury – Kensington, South Island
Psychiatrist - Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Timaru Hospital, South Island New Zealand
- Permanent 0.8 FTE 64 hours per fortnight
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centered care, and excellence.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to provide quality specialist psychiatry services across Inpatient, Community, and Addictions teams, to support clients of the service alongside our skilled Nursing and Allied Health staff and covers acute care and on-call work. The Mental Health and Addiction Services is located on the Timaru Hospital campus and is where this role is based.
About You
In South Canterbury, we deliver a Strengths Based Model of Care and we are seeking someone who will bring their clinical expertise to our Mental Health and Addictions Service (which is recognized by Government and the general public alike, as being a priority need area).
The ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines is essential.
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist who is eligible for Vocational Registration with the NZ Medical Council and/or a Fellow of the Australasian College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent).
Additionally, we are seeking someone who demonstrates:
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
- Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Why Timaru and the South Canterbury Region?
We are the best big little city you will find, located on the coast and Caroline Bay, with the majestic Southern Alps in the background. Timaru is an easy place to live, family-friendly and with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks.
Free parking and an easy commute to work really helps with true work-life balance
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Senior Medical Officers Collective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.
How to Apply
Please apply for this vacancy online at
We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.
If you have any questions regarding this role please contact **********@scdhb.health.nz
Close Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
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