Community Psychiatrist - Kainga Tiaki Centre

Relocation packages & Immigration support available to successful overseas candidates Career development/ career growth opportunities Multiple staff benefits available Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The Kainga Tiaki Centre is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in adult mental health to join our multidisciplinary community team. The primary purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, person-centred mental health care that meets the needs of tangata whai i te ora (service users) and their whānau. You will deliver contemporary, safe, culturally responsive and evidence-based care, underpinned by comprehensive assessment, continuity of care and a strong recovery-focused approach. Working collaboratively with tangata whai i te ora, their whānau, carers and the multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment to support recovery and improve health outcomes. As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Te Toka Tumai Auckland, you will work in a vibrant, innovative and diverse clinical environment. You will have opportunities to further develop your clinical expertise, pursue areas of special interest, and receive ongoing support and mentorship from experienced colleagues. For the full position description, please click here. About the Team/Service/ Location Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland provides adult community mental health services across four Community Mental Health Centres (CMHCs): Manaaki House (Panmure), Cornwall House (Greenlane), Taylor Centre (Ponsonby) and Kainga Tiaki Centre (Mt Eden). Our community mental health teams deliver a comprehensive range of high-quality, multidisciplinary services in partnership with tangata whai i te ora, their whānau and local communities. We provide holistic assessment, treatment and ongoing management for people with complex mental health needs through well-coordinated, recovery-focused care, including home-based treatment where appropriate. Located close to the University of Auckland Medical School, our service offers opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching by supervising medical students and psychiatric registrars through the Auckland Registrar Training Scheme. There are also opportunities to participate in research and collaborate with academic colleagues at the University of Auckland. We are committed to supporting the professional growth of our Consultant Psychiatrists and encourage the development of leadership capability. Opportunities to take on formal clinical and service leadership roles are available for those interested in advancing their leadership experience. About you To be successful in this role you will: Be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Practising Certificate or be eligible for registration (Please note, if you are an overseas specialist, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please click here.) You will also have experience and interest in providing a high-quality service to service users experiencing moderate to severe mental ill-health in a community setting and a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori is essential in this role. A full and clean drivers license is essential for this role as it involves some community work. 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant: Jade.Smith@TeWhatuOra.Govt.NZ We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.