Psychiatrist - Adult Rural MH Teamat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki -
This role will work with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of nurses, allied health and support staff primarily caring for people living in rural and remote communities.Primarily based in Hawera, the Central and South Taranaki area covers a large geographical area dotted with small communities around our beautiful maunga (mountain), Taranaki.
The clinical team travels the breadth of this area providing follow up and support within the community setting however Psychiatry clinics are held on site and supported by the clinical staff. A Nurse Practitioner also operates within the team and Psychiatric Registrars complete placement rotations within the team also.
This role is one of many Consultant Psychiatrists within the wider MH&A Service in Taranaki, a group which meets weekly for clinical, educational, business and governance purposes all while providing support to each other and building strong collegial relationships.
There is an on-call requirement which is shared amongst all Consultant Psychiatrists, but this is supported with a first on-call roster of Psychiatric Registrars.Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationThe Mental Health & Addiction Services provides a wide range of specialist services:Acute Services: 23 bed inpatient unit (4 beds in IPC), Assessment & Brief Care team and a Co-Response Team consisting of a MH Clinician (DAO), Kaimahi Maori and Police officerCommunity Adult Mental health: 2 community teams, Tui Ora kaupapa Maori community mental health team and specialist services such as maternal, eating disorders, and early intervention.Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.Mental Health Services for Older people.Alcohol and DrugsIntensive Rehabilitation residence - on site, 4 bed facility which provides therapeutic groups during the day for outpatients and residents.For more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youAs part of the MHAS Adult service, you will be expected to:Provide consultant services to people requiring specialist carePerform Responsible Clinician functions under the Mental Health Act including second opinionsInteract daily with other departments.Mentor junior medical staff and teach medical students attached to the service.Have the ability to work in a range of settings i.e. inpatient, outpatient and community settings inclusive of crisis work.Cover for colleagues in their absence.Participate in an on call 1:10 roster.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 20 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Gail Riccitelli via email gail.riccitelli@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Please direct recruitment specific queries to TK-hr.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz