• Nelson Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
• Join our collaborative team where your expertise makes a difference
• Be part of something special – supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most sought-after regions

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

As a Consultant Inpatient Psychiatrist, you will:

• play a key role in the assessment and management of patients
• develop and implement comprehensive treatment programmes that address psychological, social, and medication needs
• ensure effective follow-up and continuity of care within a regional secondary care service
• participate in on-call and after-hours rosters.

The position offers a varied and rewarding caseload across a broad range of acute mental health conditions, with opportunities to contribute to service development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical education.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Nelson Mental Health and Addictions Service provides a comprehensive range of services across inpatient, community, and specialist care. The inpatient unit offers acute care for adults experiencing significant mental health challenges, with a focus on recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.

There are two full-time consultant psychiatrists, each leading multidisciplinary teams providing acute inpatient support. The 25-bed purpose-built acute inpatient unit in Nelson serves the adult inpatient needs for the district. The service is well integrated with community teams and primary care providers, ensuring continuity of care and strong regional support networks.

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About you

The ideal applicant will:

• hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or an equivalent
• be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• have experience working as a consultant in an inpatient psychiatry unit, including managing voluntary and involuntary inpatients and providing treatment to individuals experiencing mental health and addiction disorders
• fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to providing successful services to our patients and community. If this sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you.

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 serve 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 Nikita Fleming – Manager – Operational Support, Mental Health Services nikita.fleming@nmdhb.govt.nz or Neil Yorke – Head of Department neil.yorke@nmdhb.govt.nz

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.