Consultant Addiction Medicine Physician/Psychiatri

Location: 113 Adelaide Road, Mt Cook, Wellington Service: Tuhonohono Addiction Services Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) Salary: As per ASMS SECA About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to serve all New Zealanders. We are focused on creating an integrated health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence. Our goal is to build a health environment that fosters collaboration and inclusivity. About the Role We are seeking a Consultant Addiction Medicine Physician or Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Tuhonohono Addiction Services team. In this role, you will work closely with case managers and other staff members to ensure a collaborative approach to care. You will also be responsible for providing liaison and support to primary care providers and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners. Additionally, this position involves contributing to the medical development of our services and coordinating with other hospital departments as needed. About the Team/Service/Location Tuhonohono Addiction Services encompasses a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, specialist medical staff, and administration personnel. We pride ourselves on delivering client and whanau-centered services that integrate cultural and community connections. Our services include the Community Alcohol and Drug Service, Opioid Treatment Service, Managed Withdrawal Service, and Co-Existing Disorder Service. Our Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) spans the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley, and Capital and Coast regions, providing both local and regional services. We operate from multiple sites within these three sub-regions, including the Wellington Regional Hospital, Hutt Valley Hospital, and Kenepuru Hospital. Our commitment to high-quality care is reflected in our team of over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff members, making us one of the largest employers in the Wellington area. About You We are looking for candidates who are: - Vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) - Hold a Fellowship in Addiction Specialty or a Fellowship with a medical college that qualifies for vocational registration with the MCNZ - Alternatively, hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) with the option to enter the Faculty of Addiction Medicine through various training pathways, including General Practice - Experienced in collaborating within a multidisciplinary team - Committed to providing consistently high standards of medical care Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in "weaving wellness" and are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme encourages everyone in the health system to prioritize equity in their work and fosters the cultural change necessary to achieve equitable health outcomes. Our people are the foundation of our organization. We are committed to being good employers and to upholding our equal employment opportunity obligations. How to Apply To apply, please click on the "apply now" button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to us at sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz. We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, and the recruitment process may close early if the right candidate is found. We also welcome applications from recruitment agencies; please apply online.