• Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District
• Central Regional Forensic Service
• Permanent or fixed-term, part-time or full-time roles available

Are you looking for your next step or adventure? Come and explore with us at the Central Regional Forensic Service. We are a centre of forensic excellence situated in the beautiful lower and east North Island of New Zealand.

New Zealand is an accessible country of stunning beauty where you can find the perfect work/life balance. If you enjoy skiing, surfing, and outdoor adventures, join us and explore rugged coastlines, ski on dormant volcanoes, visit caves filled with glow-worms, hang out in Hobbiton, and enjoy the shopping, cafes, and nightlife of Wellington.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) spans two districts – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley (Greater Wellington) district and Wairarapa district. MHAIDS includes local, regional, and national services. Local MHAIDS services are provided from multiple sites within these districts.

The Central Regional Forensic service provides services to the Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatū, Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) districts. The service provides a range of services for adults and youth, including adult inpatient, prison and community services, a national Youth Forensic service, and the newly developed national Fixated Threat Assessment Centre.

Our teams provide mental health care to local and regional men’s and women’s prisons, youth offending units, and justice facilities. We also deliver court liaison services to adult and youth courts. Our community teams provide care for people who require supervision and support due to their status as Special Patients or who have an ongoing need for forensic community support.

About you

You will be vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or hold an equivalent qualification and be able to qualify for registration with MCNZ. Specialty training in Forensic Psychiatry is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible part-time and full-time options
• Permanent or fixed-term locum opportunities
• Knowledgeable, high-achieving, and experienced teams
• An international and multicultural work environment
• Work/life balance in a friendly and relaxed location
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Continued professional development supported and encouraged
• Generous and flexible annual leave entitlements
• Indemnity insurance provided
• An attractive relocation package

View our video on Forensic Psychiatry in New Zealand’s connected system of care by clicking here.

About us

Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

At Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of any gender identity, age, ethnicity, religion, and rainbow communities. A diverse and inclusive workforce means we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District is a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific peoples, and the disability community.

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 Sandra Tam sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.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.