Psychiatry Registrar

Psychiatry Registrar

Whangarei Hospital

Fulltime Permanent

August 2026 Start

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority.

Start your journey with Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau - right now we are looking for a Psychiatry Registrar to join our team.

Northland covers the northern most part of New Zealand, encompassing an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 201,000. As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.

Whangarei is the largest population centre and Whangarei hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the province, supported by three regional hospitals. This is a secondary base hospital providing a wide range of services including ED, medical specialties, ICU, ENT, OG, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.

Whangarei Hospital is part of the Northern Region Psychiatry Training Programme.

We welcome applications from doctors seeking vocational training in Psychiatry only. Please specify in your cover letter if you are seeking a temporary (generally one year) non-training position or if you are seeking a full (minimum 5 years) training position leading to permanent work in NZ as a trained psychiatrist.

Whangarei has had considerable success in providing comprehensive training to Registrars enabling them to gain Fellowship of the RANZCP. The Whangarei psychiatry programme offers runs in acute inpatient psychiatry, community adult psychiatry, Maori mental health, rural psychiatry, child and youth mental health, liaison psychiatry and psychiatry for older adults.

There is excellent consultant support and access to regular local teaching and participation in teaching through the Northern Region training scheme.

Before applying you must have either general registration or be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council a http://www.mcnz.org.nz. Check if youre eligible here: http://www.mcnz.org/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool.

About the Location

Whangarei Hospital provides secondary care services to a large rural region with high levels of social deprivation, an ageing population and high health needs.

Northland is a beautiful and popular place to live and work, with the stunning Bay of Islands an hour away by car. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience we would love to hear from you.

A career with Health New Zealand will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Please provide three written references upon applying for this position.

Reference template for International applications is located at https://www.mcnz.org.nz/assets/Forms/47ebf026d7/RP6.pdf (mcnz.org.nz)

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: PSR2026

Closes:30 may 2026