Consultant Psychiatrist - Te Whare o Matairangi (Inpatient unit)

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington

Service: Te Whare o Matairangi, Inpatient unit

Contract: Permanent/fixed term, full/part time

Salary: As per ASMS SECA

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Join our team in Wellington and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise, compassionate care and collaborative leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include:

Comprehensive Assessments: Performing psychiatric and risk assessments
Medical Leadership: Overseeing the medical care of patients, including prescribing and monitoring medications, and managing co-existing physical health conditions.
Collaborative Care: Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to medical students, junior medical staff and the wider team.
Discharge Planning: Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and community services to ensure a smooth transition for patients leaving the unit.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

About the team

Te Whare o Matairangi is a 24 hour, 30 bed acute inpatient Mental Health assessment, treatment and recovery unit at Wellington Regional Hospital. You will be part of an experienced team that includes:

Nurses: Our dedicated nursing staff provide round-the-clock care, support, and monitoring.
Psychologists: Offering individual therapy, psychological assessments, and specialised interventions.
Occupational Therapists: Helping patients regain daily living skills and to engage in meaningful activities.
Social Workers: Providing support with housing, finances, and family connections, ensuring a safe discharge.
Support Staff: Our wider team of peer support workers, mental health support workers help guide and support recovery
Administrative Staff: Our admin team are essential to the smooth running of the unit.

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.

About you

Vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
FRANZCP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
Relevant experience and training

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’

If you have any questions about the role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

We will review and interview applicants on an ongoing basis, recruitment process may closed early if the right candidate is found.

We are accepting recruitment agency’s applicants, please apply online.

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