• Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit and Community Services, Invercargill
• Two permanent, full-time roles (part-time possible)
• Salary band: $185,380 – $267,980 per annum pro-rata
• Work within a supportive and high functioning multidisciplinary team

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

Located in Invercargill, the breadth of services provided by Southland Adult Mental Health Service includes:

• the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit (16-18 beds)
• the Invercargill Community Mental Health Team
• the Southland Emergency Mental Health Team for the Southland population
• a Child and Youth Mental Health Service
• a Psychogeriatric Service.

We are looking for mental health specialists to join our multidisciplinary team in the Inpatient Unit or the Community Service to help us care for our local population. We have a full-time role available on our inpatient ward, and a full-time role in the Community team. Applicants seeking part-time hours will be considered.

As a new team member, we offer a comprehensive orientation and induction to Southland Hospital and the Mental Health Service. You will join a welcoming and unified group of mental health professionals based at the Southland Hospital site.

Key responsibilities include:

• conducting comprehensive mental health assessments
• utilising evidence-based assessment tools and clinical expertise
• providing individualised, client-centred therapy
• monitoring and evaluating clients’ progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary to support their mental well-being
• maintaining accurate and confidential client records and other required documentation
• prescribing medications when appropriate.

We welcome applications from overseas applicants and can provide information about immigration and registration requirements. We would love to hear about your experience and how we could help further your career by joining our Southern team.

We offer:

• non-clinical administration time
• a competitive and negotiable salary
• teaching and learning opportunities
• career progression support
• a friendly and professional working environment
• the opportunity to engage with local and regional colleagues.

We recognise there is more to life than mahi (work), and Southern has many staff benefits that reflect our commitment to staff wellbeing, including discounted health insurance and free car parking on site. We also live in a very special part of Aotearoa with incredible scenery, affordable housing, education centres (primary school to tertiary), and outstanding recreational opportunities for you and your family to enjoy.

About us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Southern, our people and our community matter to us. We are committed to delivering the best health outcomes for everyone. To help us do this, we need a strong workforce that reflects the community we serve.

We know that high-quality and timely care is essential for supporting our patients through their mental health journey, and we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, collaborative, and high-quality service.

We encourage applications from clinicians who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.

About you

You will:

• have experience working with adult patients with mental illness in an inpatient unit and/or community setting
• be a motivated team player who delivers high-quality care to patients and their family/whānau
• be committed to clinical and professional development
• have current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• adhere to the professional codes of ethics and standards of practice of the Medical Council of New Zealand.

About Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific peoples, and the disability community.

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro-rata).

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 Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers agatha.chen@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.