Non-Training Psychiatry Registrar | Commencing 28 July 2025
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Based principally at our dedicated psychiatric site (Hillmorton Hospital), but with rotations to our other metropolitan hospital sites.
- Fixed-term, full-time position from the 28th July 2025 - 1st February 2025.
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, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Our Psychiatry services are some of the largest and busiest in New Zealand! Psychiatric training in Christchurch is run in conjunction with the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago - s Christchurch Clinical School.
You will:
- Gain experience in general psychiatry and a variety of sub-specialties.
- Join a supportive, cohesive group of registrars.
- Excellent support from consultant supervisors.
- Training program works in close collaboration with an internationally recognised research department (The Otago University Department of Psychological Medicine).
- Live 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/2n9sr32
For more information on psychiatric training in Christchurch, visit http://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/departments/psychmed/registrartraining/
About you
- Previous experience in psychiatry is an advantage but not necessary
- 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.nz
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
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.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 19/04/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lily Putnam at lily.putnam@cdhb.health.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.