Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Service (New Zealand - Wellington Region)

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

Are you looking for your next step or adventure?  Come and explore with us, at Central Regional Forensic Service. We are a centre of forensic excellence situated in the beautiful lower and east North Island of New Zealand.

New Zealand is an accessible country of stunning beauty where you can find the perfect work/life balance.  If you enjoy skiing, surfing and outdoor adventures, join us and explore rugged coastlines, ski on dormant volcanoes, visit caves filled with glow-worms, hang out in Hobbiton, and enjoy the shopping, cafes and nightlife of Wellington. 

About our team

The Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) spans two districts - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley (Greater Wellington) district and Wairarapa district. MHAIDS includes local, regional, and national services. The local MHAID services are provided from multiple sites within these districts.

The Central Regional Forensic service provides services to the Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatu, Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti (Gisborne) district. The Central Regional Forensic service provides a range of services for adults and youth, including adult inpatient, prison and community services, a national Youth Forensic service and the newly developed national Fixated Threat Assessment Centre.

Our teams provide mental health care to the local and regional men's and women's prisons and youth offending units and justice facilities. Our teams also deliver court liaison services to adult and youth courts.  Our community teams provide care for people who require supervision and support by virtue of their status as Special Patients or who have ongoing need for forensic community support.

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. Speciality training in Forensic Psychiatry is preferred. 

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible part time/full time options
• Permanent or fixed term locum
• Knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced teams
• An international and multicultural work atmosphere
• Work/life balance in a friendly and relaxed locations
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Continued professional developmentis supported and encouraged
• Generous and flexible annual leave entitlements
• Indemnity Insurance provided
• An attractive relocation package

See Forensic Psychiatry in New Zealand’s connected system of care through our video

About the Location

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

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For further information or position description 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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