Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Community (New Zealand - Wellington Region)

Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District 

Come and join our Adult Mental Health teams within our community!

We have vacancies in full-time or part-time, permanent or fixed-term employment.

The Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) serves the lower North Island of New Zealand - Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast, and includes local, regional, and national services. 

Our adult community mental health services support people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties from the ages of 18- 65. We offer a mix of rural and urban services. Each service has its own unique characteristics, driven by the community it is based in and the clients it supports.

We work in multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists, and provide consistently high standards of care to adults patients.  We strive to provide a supportive, flexible working environment for all our staff.  MHAIDS is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) at all levels of our services.

He hono tangata e kore e motu; kāpā he taura waka e motu

Connections between people cannot be severed whereas those of a canoe-rope can

About you

You will be vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or hold equivalent qualification and be able qualify for registration with MCNZ. You will be able to work comfortably and flexibly within a team environment. 

About our region

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city's compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike.

Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15–30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40–60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital. 

How to apply

Click the “apply now” button to send your application directly to us.

For further information or role descriptions please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz 

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

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