Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

About the Company Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa District is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services across the lower North Island. Our Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) serves a diverse population, offering local, regional, and national support. We are a major employer in the Wellington region, with over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff and operate multiple hospitals, including Wellington Regional Hospital, Hutt Valley Hospital, and Kenepuru Hospital. About the Role We are currently seeking Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join our outstanding teams within the Younger Persons sector. We have available positions for both outpatient and inpatient services, with options for full-time or part-time employment. We are open to considering candidates interested in either permanent or fixed-term roles. Our Younger Persons sector specializes in providing mental health services to children and adolescents aged from birth to 19 years who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions. Our teams address a range of needs, including specialist services for eating disorders, inpatient care, first episode psychosis, and community-based support for general mental health presentations. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, working alongside various community agencies to ensure that our services are holistic and culturally appropriate. We foster a multidisciplinary environment, where professionals such as psychologists, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists work together to deliver high-quality care to young people. We are committed to creating a supportive and flexible work atmosphere for all our staff members and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) in all aspects of our services. Requirements To be considered for this role, you must be vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or hold an equivalent qualification that qualifies you for registration with MCNZ. Specialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is essential. We are looking for individuals who can work effectively and flexibly within a team environment. Benefits At Capital, Coast, and Hutt Valley District, we value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religions. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to better understand and serve our community. As a pro-equity health organization, we have a particular focus on supporting Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the 'apply now' button to submit your application directly to us. For further information or to request a detailed role description, you can email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great outcomes for the communities we serve.