Psychiatry Registrar | Commencing August 2026 - Canterbury Districtat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
THIS IS NOTSUITABLE FOR PGY1 (NZREX) POSITIONS
- IF YOU ARE AN NZREX OR PASSED YOUR PLAB1&2 YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmlygrounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to buildinga health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleOur Psychiatry services are some of the largest and busiest in NewZealand.
Psychiatric training in Christchurch is run in conjunction with theDepartment of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago's ChristchurchClinical School.For more information on psychiatric training in Christchurch, visit http://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/departments/psychmed/registrartraining/Permanent full-time Psychiatry Registrar, training, and non-trainingpositions, available, commencing in August 2026.
Based principally at ourdedicated psychiatric site (Hillmorton Hospital), but with rotations to ourother metropolitan hospital sites.About youYou will have completed your first two post graduate years (PGY3+) Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Māori and minority groups.
You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nzAbout the TeamWhen youwork with Health New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora
- Canterbury District, your part ofsomething very special.
We are committedto Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership withMāori are at the forefront of all our conversations.Facilities within CanterburyDistrict include:Christchurch Women's HospitalHillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital
- Mental Health ServicesBurwood Hospital
- Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries UnitAshburton Hospital
- General Hospital, south of ChristchurchYou will gain world classexperience with varied case mixes and a high level of medical education,training, and supervision.
With 600 Resident Doctors employed at Canterbury,you will join a team committed to serving their community.
You can learnmore hereLive in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent.We have hills, beaches and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City.
To find out more, visit http://bit.ly/2n9sr32Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education & Training Unit (METU)Be supported by our Resident Doctors' Support Team (RDST)Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOsWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellenthealthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that isdiverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click 'applynow.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers' portal by 8 March 2026.
If you have any questions about therole, please contact rdst@cdhb.health.nz