Psychiatry Registrars - Commencing 2026!

Trainee Senior Registrar Psychiatry Department - Rotorua Hospital Join us at Lakes for your 2026 Training Year! Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to developing a health system that benefits all New Zealanders. About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to the people of New Zealand. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that we can better understand and serve our community. We invite applications from individuals from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are looking for a Trainee or non-training registrar to join our Psychiatry department. You will experience the advantages of working in a smaller hospital while engaging in both general and acute medicine. Our supportive team includes consultants, house officers, medical students, and nursing staff. Your roster is designed to allow you to fully enjoy all that Rotorua has to offer, including its longer summers and shorter winters. Our Mental Health Addiction Services cover a wide range of specialized units and programs, such as: - Ace Response Team (ART) - Whare Whakaue Inpatient Unit - Te Ngako Community Mental Health and Addictions - South Lakes Community Mental Health and Addictions - Mental Health Services for Older Persons (MHSOP) - Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS) - Consultation-Liaison Service - Mental Health Triage For more details, please refer to the position description. About the Location Our dynamic team at the Lakes Psychiatry Department serves a population of 116,000 people. Located within Rotorua Hospital, we provide secondary level specialties, with tertiary care available at Waikato Hospital. Lakes is situated in the central North Island of New Zealand. Rotorua is approximately 230 kilometers southeast of Auckland, while Taupo is about 80 kilometers south of Rotorua. Known as a geothermal wonderland, Lakes is home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. Rotorua and Taupo are popular destinations for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports, as well as for exploring traditional experiences and learning about Māori culture. For more information on living and working in Lakes, please visit our website. About You We are looking for candidates who have: - Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or eligibility for general or provisional general registration. You can verify your eligibility by visiting the MCNZ website. - A minimum of two years of clinical experience post-graduation. - Previous anaesthetic training experience if you are applying from outside New Zealand or Australia. How to Apply To apply, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday, 9th of June 2025. Please ensure your application includes your up-to-date CV, a personalized cover letter, and ideally three written references provided on the MCNZ RP6 Form. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter.