09 Oct
New Zealand Government
Blenheim
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health. Permanent full-time (part-time negotiable) Negotiable start date No on-call or weekend required Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, New Zealand A matou ropu (About our team): The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure, offering all the luxuries and attractions one would desire, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby. Blenheim, Marlborough is a fantastic, secure,
and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of "kiwilife." Marlborough boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually and contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique. The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking, along with a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, and peaceful approach to life. Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3,000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison) and four community health centres located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values. Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position):
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. Receive an annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences. Have access to an employer-matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings. Be reimbursed competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses (conditions apply). Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position): The successful applicant will: Deliver quality services to a population of approximately 49,000 in Blenheim. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including Medical Officers,
Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and employment specialists. Have the perfect opportunity to achieve an amazing work/life balance with no on-call or weekend requirements. Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?): The ideal applicant will: Bring their psychiatric skills and experience to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to how healthcare is delivered in Blenheim. Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent. Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Have experience in consult-liaison psychiatry (preferred but not essential).
Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines. Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development. Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to providing successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you! Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?) For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on or +64 3 539 5777. For more information or informal discussions please contact: Rita Van Iddekinge - Operational Support Manager, Dr Craig Fenwick - Clinical Director,
Dr Neil Yorke - Head of Department and General Adult Psychiatry, To apply please click Apply Now, or follow this link to complete our online registration and application forms. Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster). W21-259 Closing date: Open until filled. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together. #J-18808-Ljbffr
▶️ Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health
🖊️ New Zealand Government
📍 Blenheim