Consultant Psychiatrist Older Persons

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Persons

• Dunedin Hospital
• Salary: Upwards from $240k including additional allowances (ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD))
• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ (Permanent Up to 1.0 FTE)

About the role
We are looking for passion from a skilled clinician to become part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team where youll play a key role in delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment and care. This is more than just a clinical roleyoull have the opportunity to lead influence and help shape the future of our Mental Health service.

Youll work with older persons collaborating closely with the primary health sector and contributing to a model of care that reflects Southerns values. Your ideas and initiative will be valued as you help drive service improvement and workforce innovation.

The role also offers variety and balance with participation in a well-supported on-call roster (currently 1:18). Were looking for someone who is committed to truly person-centred carevaluing the inclusion of service users and their families/whānau with a strong focus on recovery. A genuine understanding of and commitment to biculturalism is essential.

In this role your clinical leadership will be highly valued. Youll have the opportunity to guide and support the multidisciplinary team while maintaining the highest standards of practice in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We offer flexibility and welcome conversations about opportunities across Community Mental Health Inpatient Care or Older Persons servicesallowing you to shape a role that suits your interests and lifestyle.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you.

Mōu ake About you
The role available is 0.5 FTE inpatient work on the 12 bed MHSOP inpatient ward and 0.5 working in the MHSOP community team - youll be part of a supportive high-performing multidisciplinary team where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Youll bring a strong personal commitment to clinical excellence along with the confidence to provide clear reliable medical input and leadership that helps guide and strengthen the team.

This is a role for someone who truly values people. Youll champion service user and family/whānau inclusion with a strong focus on recovery-oriented care while demonstrating a genuine understanding of and commitment to biculturalism.

Were looking for a clinician who is not only dedicated to high standards of practice but also to ongoing growthsomeone who actively engages in continuing professional development and is passionate about teaching and mentoring students at all stages of their training.

Youll also contribute to the wider service through participation in the on-call roster providing after-hours support across the Southland region.

To be successful you will hold Fellowship with the RANZCP (or equivalent) and be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. A full drivers licence is also required. Step into a role where your expertise leadership and passion for mental health care will have a lasting impact!

About Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellness. Were 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 is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people including all gender identities ages ethnicities sexual orientations and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and provide care to our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori Pacific Peoples and the Disabled Community.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 12 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact Agatha Chen Recruitment Advisor Senior Medical Officers at .

Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks