Community - Consultant Psychiatrist

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to providing excellent healthcare and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Consultant Psychiatrist with a special interest in older adult mental health. This is a permanent position, available in both full-time and part-time capacities, located at the Greenlane Clinical Centre in Auckland. The role requires participation in a rostered after-hours on-call schedule. As part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside psychiatrists, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff. The team also includes a full-time registrar, house officer, and students completing clinical placements. This position offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take on a formal clinical leadership role. About the Team/Service/Location Awhi Matua is a community-based service situated on the Greenlane site. We specialize in the assessment and treatment of adults aged 65 years and older who are experiencing mental illness and/or cognitive changes. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to optimize the function and wellness of older adults, enabling them to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. We provide a range of assessment and recovery-focused treatment options for older adults facing serious mental health issues and psychiatric complications related to neurodegenerative disorders. Our approach emphasizes high-quality therapeutic interventions with a strong multidisciplinary focus. About You Our ideal candidate will possess excellent assessment and management skills, along with a recovery-focused mindset. You should be capable of working collaboratively with service users and their families or whanau. To be successful in this role, you will also need: - Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, including a current Practicing Certificate, or eligibility for registration. If you are an overseas specialist, you will need to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. - A full and clean driver’s license, as this is a community-based role. - A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori. This position requires participation in the Liaison Psychiatry and Awhi Matua Consultant Psychiatrist on-call roster. For more information about this role, please contact Joseph Liou, Clinical Team Leader, at Jliou@adhb.govt.nz. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to ensuring that all individuals have access to excellent healthcare. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, which allows us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from candidates across our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click on 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers platform. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant, at jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.