• Based in Auckland
• Permanent, part-time to full-time role (Monday to Friday)
• A fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills

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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Northern region is looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide medical leadership to the Te Toka Tumai Adult Community Mental Health Services group; Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro and Lotofale.

This is a unique and exciting role, encompassing strategic, professional, and clinical leadership within the Te Toka Tumai Adult Community Mental Health Services. The Medical Lead works in collaboration with the Service Clinical Directors of the Adult Community Mental Health Services, the Service Clinical Director of Manawanui Oranga Hinengaro and Lotofale, and the Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership to our Community Mental Health Services.

This is a part-time leadership role of 0.5 FTE, with the understanding that the successful applicant will work between 0.3 – 0.5 FTE clinically in one of the services, making the role a combined total of 0.8 – 1.0 FTE.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Medical Lead ensures the medical care provided to the Tangata Whaiora of Te Toka Tumai is of a high standard. They contribute to the strategic work plan of the medical workforce within Adult Mental Health Services and provide professional leadership to this psychiatry group. The Medical Lead also participates in directorate-wide leadership activities as part of the senior leadership group of Kāhui O te Ihi.

This challenging and rewarding role requires a leader with the ability to work collaboratively to deliver innovative and creative solutions and identify, create, and maximise opportunities. You will be approachable, forward-thinking, and keen to implement changes to further enhance the services provided by the team. Strong relationship-building skills will be key, as the role requires a significant level of collaboration with other leaders.

The role will report to the Service Clinical Director, Adult Community Mental Health, with strong support from the Medical Director for Kahui o te Ihi.

View 0.5 FTE Medical Lead position description.

View 0.3 – 0.5 FTE Primary Care Liaison SMO position description.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate, or be eligible
• be a highly experienced and respected clinician
• demonstrate practiced leadership skills
• have a demonstrable commitment to quality, safety, and clinical governance
• have excellent communication skills and collaborative ability
• hold a commitment to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and Te Toka Tumai espoused values.

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 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.

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