Psychiatry Registrar (commencing July 2025)

Psychiatry Registrar

Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals

Full time in training

Why train as a Psychiatry Registrar in Dunedin

• We offer rigorous academic training and specialised clinical opportunities:
• Academic psychiatry position working in close collaboration with the University of Otago
• A comprehensive programme with well-established training scheme
• You will be part of a year cohort who meet weekly face to face for teaching allowing you to forge relationships with likeminded peers and academics
• Mentoring programme and supervisor support tailored to your needs
• Weekly dedicated teaching during the university semester (protected day-release teaching)
• We can accommodate Advanced Training in RANZCP sub-speciality Certificates
• Close ties to University of Otago
• You will be in frequent contact with leading academics in the field if you wish to pursue research in mental health and addictions

The program is led by locally trained psychiatrists. As such, we understand and acknowledge the challenges trainees may face in vocational training, dedicating considerable resources to fulfilling not only educational requirements but also the unique needs of each trainee. You will be supported by a director of training in every rotation in addition to your consultant psychiatrist supervisor.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is a training registrar role. You'll be part of a team of dedicated and experienced Consultants, Registrars, House Officers, and Nursing and Allied Health professionals working across a range of runs, including:

• Emergency Psychiatry Services              
• Youth Specialty Services
• Early Intervention Service                                     
• Specialist Addiction Service
• Forensic Psychiatry                                               
• Consultant Liaison
• Mental Health for Older People                                
• Intellectual Disability
• General Adult Community Services                         
• General Adult wards
• Child and Family                                                   
• Ashburn Clinic

Please note that while we do not offer a designated Rural run, a number of the above runs do provide Rural experience.

About the Location

A lifestyle that is hard to beat!  Dunedin is a wonderful place for families, with great educational facilities (primary through tertiary) and many activities available for all ages.  Some of New Zealand’s most famous national parks, ski fields and wineries are within easy driving distance.  To find out more about living here please click the following link: https://www.dunedinnz.com/

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.  You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council’s website at www.mcnz.org.nz
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification and possess a strong interest in Psychiatry.
• A current full New Zealand driver’s license.

It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

Salary Range

This role belongs to the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and the salary falls between between ($127,338 p.a) and ($194,820 p.a) of the Registrar scale. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact deb.mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.