Clinical Mental Health Specialist

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About Us

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system serving all New Zealanders.

We are a dedicated team working towards excellence in healthcare, embracing diversity and inclusivity to better serve our community.

About the Role

Te Uru Ruahi, Mental Health & Addiction Services (MHAS), is building a strong team of psychiatrists who can make a difference in our community and bring their specialist skills to Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua (MidCentral).

We actively encourage work-life balance and appreciate flexibility. We are open to discussing options for permanent, fixed-term, or part-time positions.

Mental Health & Addiction Services is responsible for commissioning and delivering primary, specialist, and community mental health & addiction services across a diverse urban and rural population.

We provide treatment and connection to recovery-oriented services for individuals experiencing mental illness or addiction issues. Our services are delivered across the lifespan, regionally and locally, including specialist community MH&A teams, kaupapa (Maori) services, Child Adolescent Mental Health Services, inpatient services, crisis response, acute alternatives, specialist primary mental health service, consultation-liaison MH, and residential programs.

We have embarked on a transformational change program for adult and crisis services, shifting the way services are delivered towards a wellness and recovery-focused approach prioritizing access, choice, and care closer to home.

This change sees significant investment in digital technologies and new infrastructure, including the construction of a state-of-the-art acute inpatient unit.

What We Offer

  • A diverse, dynamic, and collegial team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Six weeks annual leave per annum
  • 10 paid days per annum for continued medical education with a generous allowance
  • Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates

About the Location

Manawatu offers an effortless blend of city and rural living. You can choose your ideal lifestyle from peaceful rural villages to bustling townships or city life. The region includes charming towns like Feilding, Kimbolton, Apiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton, and Ashhurst.

Over 120,000 people call Manawatu home, making it easy to see why. It's a family-friendly place with easy access to outdoor activities, beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, hiking, and biking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute help achieve true work-life balance.

Our central location makes exploring other parts of New Zealand easy by car or short flight. We are well-served with excellent schooling options and two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more about Manawatu and Palmerston North.

About 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 to better understand and serve our community.

We welcome applications from our Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions about the role, contact Maree Loynes Recruitment Specialist.



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