Consultant Psychiatrists - Expressions of Interest (New Zealand - Wellington Region)

NEW ZEALAND - WELLINGTON REGION

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a lifestyle change? 

Join our vibrant team in our Wellington Region, New Zealand!

Are you looking to make a change and experience a more balanced, rewarding lifestyle? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary Mental Health Teams in Wellington, New Zealand—a beautiful, family-friendly city with a relaxed vibe and abundant outdoor activities.

Experience a fulfilling career while enjoying the benefits of flexible work arrangements in a city that values family time, relaxation, and personal well-being.

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. 

What we offer:

• A collaborative, supportive environment with a focus on quality patient care
• Modern, well-resourced service for optimal care delivery
• Relocation package
• Medical registration assistance to make your move easier

We are open to both permanent and short-term applicants—whether you're seeking a long-term career move or want to experience life and work in New Zealand, we would love to hear from you! 

The Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) spans three regions - Wairarapa, Hutt Valley, Capital and Coast and includes local, regional, and national services. The local MHAIDS services are provided from multiple sites within the sub-region. 

Our Regional Forensic and Rehabilitation services covers the Central region - Whanganui, Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay. While the Intellectual Disability services extend the length and breadth of the country from six bases located in Whangarei, Auckland, Cambridge, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

We have dedicated teams in the following areas:

• Intensive Recovery Service
• Forensic Service
• Adult Community
• Child and Adolescent
• Intellectual Disability

As a Psychiatrist in our service, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all necessary clinical steps are taken to help clients achieve optimal health, wellbeing, and safety. This will involve providing appropriate assessments, interventions, and education in a supportive and well-resourced setting.

We welcome enquiries, so please get in touch with sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz if you would like any information on our roles or just a general conversation. 

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

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