Psychiatry
- AucklandEmployment: Permanent Full
- timeWhat Auckland has to offerAuckland offers you an exceptional lifestyle outside of work.
Whether you prefer vibrant city life or peaceful natural spaces, Auckland gives you the best of both
- along with a worldclass food scene to enjoy in your downtime.Why this is a great roleThe Northern Region Psychiatry Training Programme
- I Hinengaro Ākonga ō Tokerau offers you the opportunity to train within the largest and most diverse psychiatry training programme in Aotearoa New Zealand, and one of the strongest across Australasia.
If youre looking for a springboard into a successful and meaningful career in psychiatry, this is where youll find it.
Many of our trainees go on to secure local consultant positions after fellowship, giving you a clear and supported pathway into your future career.Here is what trainees working in the Auckland region had to say about the programme: .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, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the Role We have a wide variety of unique training experiences seen elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand: Cultural immersion: Māori mental health and Pacific Island mental health rotations.
Specialised areas: Paediatric consultation liaison psychiatry, maternal mental health, forensic psychiatry, intellectual disability, medical administration and clinical leadership rotations.
Academic opportunities: An academic psychiatry position working in close collaboration with the University of Auckland.
Comprehensive training programme with a well-established training scheme: Be part of a year cohort who meet weekly face-to-face for teaching, allowing you to build strong relationships early in your career with your peers and passionate academics dedicated to teaching the art of psychiatry.
Mentoring programme and excellent supervisor support.Weekly teaching during the university semester (protected day-release teaching) A dedicated cultural teaching day open to all stages of training, provides invaluable learning on Pasifika, Asian and Māori Mental Health.
Advanced training in RANZCP sub-speciality Certificates.Benefit from close ties to University of Auckland: Engage with leading researchers in their field through collaborative work.
Opportunities for mentorship, research and academic support in mental health and addictions.
About the Team/Service/ LocationYoull be joining a programme led by psychiatrists who have trained both locally and internationally within the past decade, bringing you contemporary, relevant, and forwardthinking perspectives on psychiatric practice.
Youll have access to a breadth of training experiences that simply arent available elsewhere in Australasia.We understand the challenges that come with vocational training, and we are committed to supporting both your educational development and your individual well-being.
Youll benefit from a training environment that invests deeply in your growth, offering a wellrounded, supportive, and personalised experience.Throughout each rotation, youll be guided by the Directors of Training, local Training Facilitators, and your Consultant Psychiatrist Supervisor.
This strong support network ensures you receive the mentorship, feedback, and pastoral care you need to thrive- not just as a trainee, but as a developing clinician and future leader in mental health.About you There is no need to have completed a psychiatric run previously; all you need is an interest and a passion for psychiatry.
You need eligibility for general scope registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Candidates will be ranked for interview eligibility based on their cover letter and CVWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is `the weaving of wellness.We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.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.
We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and abilities.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.Applications close: 8 June 2026 at 5:00 pmInterviews held: 15, 17, 22 of June and 2 July 2026Offers to successful applicants: 17 August 2026How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 8 June.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Carolina Martin: Carolina.martin@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.#Registrar2027