Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

About the Company Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa District is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to our communities. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve the needs of our population. With over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, we are one of the major employers in the Wellington region, operating three hospitals and multiple health facilities. About the Role We are currently seeking Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join our exceptional teams in the Younger Persons sector. We have available positions in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with options for full-time or part-time work. We welcome applicants interested in either permanent or fixed-term employment. Our Mental Health, Addiction, and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) serves the lower North Island of New Zealand, including Wairarapa, Hutt Valley, and Capital and Coast. The Younger Persons sector provides specialized mental health services for children and adolescents from birth to 19 years who experience moderate to severe mental health conditions. Our teams include specialists in eating disorders, inpatient care, first episode psychosis, and general child/adolescent mental health presentations. We emphasize collaboration with community agencies to deliver holistic and culturally appropriate services. Our multidisciplinary teams, comprising psychologists, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists, are committed to providing a consistently high standard of care. MHAIDS also upholds the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) at all levels of service delivery. About You The ideal candidate will be vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or hold an equivalent qualification that qualifies for registration with MCNZ. Specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is essential. You should be comfortable working flexibly within a team environment. About Us Our MHAIDS services span Wairarapa, Hutt Valley, and Capital and Coast, incorporating local, regional, and national services. These services are delivered from various sites across the greater Wellington area. Our Te Korowai Whariki services include regional forensic and rehabilitation services for the Central region, while our intellectual disability services operate from six bases nationwide. We are proud to embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religions. Our commitment to equity in health care particularly focuses on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply If you are interested in joining our team, please click the 'apply now' button to submit your application directly. For further information or role descriptions, feel free to reach out via email at sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz. We believe that by coming together, we can achieve great success.