Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Leadership Opportunity Consultant Psychiatrist**
**Rapua te Ao Waiora Community Mental Health Team, Papakura**
**Permanent, Full-time**
Have you ever wondered if you could make a real difference in your community? Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants to see the impact of your work every day in a diverse and vibrant community? Nau mai, haere mai welcome to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, serving the people of South Auckland.

Counties Manukau District is one of the largest providers of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare in Australasia. We are committed to growing community and primary care services that integrate seamlessly with hospital-based services, enabling our people to stay well, recover, and live healthy lives together.

**About the Role**
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join **Rapua te Ao Waiora our Community Adult Mental Health Team, based in Papakura**. This role offers the opportunity to work in a community setting, providing clinical leadership and specialist care for tangata whaiora and their whānau.

You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that delivers equity-focused care, guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori approaches to mental health and wellbeing. This role requires a balance of strong clinical skills, cultural responsiveness, and the ability to support whaiora with complex needs in the community.

**About the Team/Service/Location**
Rapua te Ao Waiora provides community-based mental health services to the people of South Auckland. Our team is whānau-centred and recovery-focused, working alongside tangata whaiora, whānau, and wider community supports to ensure care is effective, culturally safe, and accessible.

Based in Papakura, this role offers the opportunity to engage directly with the community, building relationships that create real and lasting change.

**About You**
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
A genuine commitment to the people and whānau we serve.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Strong leadership qualities, with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

The ability to promote teamwork and navigate complex clinical presentations with a focus on equity and cultural safety.

You will be supported by a strong leadership structure, including the Service Manager, Clinical Head, and Senior Leadership Team. This is a chance to contribute to service development, influence strategic direction, and support a culture of excellence in community mental health care.

**Essential Requirements**

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of Psychiatry.

Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**
- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent
- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today._

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

CMH202414232**Location**:

- North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Psychiatry**Closes**:

31-Oct-2025

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