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Psychiatry jobs in New Zealand

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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Whangarei, North Island NZ
14 Jun 2027 ~ 14 Sep 2027
Posted 13 hours ago
Locum cover is required from 14 June 2027 – ongoing.
Position Details: On-site preferred, but open to hybrid telehealth/in person.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Consultant Liaison

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 11 Jan 2027
Posted 12 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Crisis/Consult Liaison Team Ongoing cover required.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary

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Resident Medical Officer - Psychiatry

Greymouth, South Island NZ
29 Oct 2026 ~ 04 Dec 2026
Posted 23 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 29 - 30 October 2026 (Mental Health or General Surgery) 19 - 20 November 2026 23 - 27 November 2026 1 - 4 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800- 1600 Minimum PGY3 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$75 per hourBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Taupo, North Island NZ
23 Nov 2026 ~ 08 Dec 2026
Posted 20 days ago
Locum cover is required from 23 November - 8 December 2026.
Position Details: Adult Community Mental Health Monday to Friday, no public holidays or weekends Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Rotorua, North Island NZ
21 Dec 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026
Posted 20 days ago
Locum cover is required from 21 - 24 December 2026.
Position Details: This is covering Acute Response (Crisis) / MH Triage Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Rotorua, North Island NZ
07 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 20 days ago
Locum cover is required from 21 - 24 December 2026.
Position Details: Adult Community mental health Monday to Friday, no public holidays or weekends Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
01 Nov 2026 ~ 30 Nov 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from November 2026 - November 2027.
Position Details: Early Intervention Service 0.6FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Christchurch, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | Private Practice Opportunity | Christchurch, NZ   Looking for flexibility, excellent support, and the opportunity to make a real impact in youth mental health?
Our client is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their growing multidisciplinary team in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking a flexible private practice environment with strong clinical support and the ability to shape their own schedule.
Available on applicationBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Apr 2027
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 11 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 16 November - 18 December 2026 18 December 2026 onwards Position Details: Southland Hospital are seeking long term, onsite cover for their inpatient unit.
Due to a longer term locum finishing up and a retiring Psychiatrist they are going to have urgent needs which has meant they are needing committed cover options from July 2026 to April 2027.
With this in mind they have the opportunity to review candidates with good availability (this needs to be periods of months rather than weeks) and seek approval for increased rates.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Wellington, North Island NZ
04 Dec 2026 ~ 30 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 4 - 30 December 2026.
Position Details: Crisis team cover Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Geriatric

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 21 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 16 October 2026 – 26 March 2027.
Position Details: General CAMHS and CL  0.7FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 26 March 2027.
Position Details: Covering: Central Regional Eating Disorders Service (CREDS) 0.5FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from October 2026 - January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 26 March 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 13 Apr 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: 10 - 14 October 2026 15 March - 13 April 2027 Position Details: Crisis team cover Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - mid-January 2027.
Position Details: 1 FTE Crisis/Consult Liaison SMO cover from 14th October onwards, or as much availability as can be offered.
Benefits: Accommodation and a vehicle provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Whangarei, North Island NZ
02 Nov 2026 ~ 20 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 2 - 20 November 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Adult

Dunedin, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Oct 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 12 - 28 October 2026.
Position Details: Covering 0.5FTE crisis and 0.5FTE inpatients  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,400 per dayBase salary
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