Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health & Addictions

• Consultant Psychiatrist Tiaho Mai, Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau

• Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand | Permanent Full-Time

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Tiaho Mai, our adult acute inpatient mental health service at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. This is an opportunity to work in a diverse and clinically stimulating environment, providing specialist mental health care and medical leadership within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Counties Manukau serves one of New Zealand's most culturally diverse communities, offering a broad range of clinical experiences and opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to mental health care. Our service is committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care and improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

About the Role

The Consultant Psychiatrist leads a medical team, providing clinical direction, supervision and support to junior medical staff while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and coordinated care.

The role includes responsibility for psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, managing complex clinical presentations and undertaking the statutory responsibilities of a Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act. Effective engagement and communication with tangata whaiora and their whānau is central to the role, including supporting shared decision-making and continuity of care.

Working alongside clinical and operational leaders, the Consultant Psychiatrist contributes to the development of clinical practice, service quality and a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery, trauma-informed care and least restrictive practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and clinical leadership for tangata whaiora receiving acute inpatient care.

• Lead the medical team, including clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development of junior medical staff.

• Undertake the statutory responsibilities of a Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, ensuring appropriate clinical oversight and compliance with legislative                   requirements.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated treatment planning, clinical decision-making and effective transitions of care.

• Engage with tangata whaiora and their whānau, providing clear communication, involvement in care planning and support with complex clinical decisions.

• Promote evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, with an emphasis on therapeutic engagement and least restrictive practice.

• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management and ongoing service development.

To view the position description, please click here. 

About you

You will be an experienced psychiatrist with sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to provide effective medical leadership within a complex acute inpatient environment.

You will bring a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary practice, a commitment to supporting colleagues and the ability to manage complex clinical presentations while maintaining a focus on safe, equitable and person-centred care.

You will demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally responsive practice and improving outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples and the diverse communities of Counties Manukau.

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of Psychiatry and a current Annual Practising Certificate are essential at commencement of employment.

Considering a move to New Zealand?

We welcome applications from suitably qualified overseas psychiatrists looking for a new professional challenge and a change of lifestyle.

Auckland offers the advantages of a vibrant, international city alongside easy access to beaches, coastal walks, islands and outdoor recreation. With a temperate climate and a wide range of cultural, sporting and recreational opportunities, it offers an attractive place to live and work.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to delivering equitable, accessible and high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbs at Barbara.ridgway@tewhatuora.govt.nz