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RegistrarPsychiatry jobs in North Island

Q: Is a registrar the same as a resident?

No, the resident or RMO is based on the ward and is usually the doctor you will see most often. These doctors are at PGY-2 level of training. The registrar is the ward's senior doctor and is typically contactable on-site, these doctors are in PGY-5 level of training.

Q: How much do junior doctors make?

A junior doctor, or resident medical officer's, salary often varies depending on where they are located and whether they are doing permanent or locum work. Find out how much you can earn as a junior doctor in Australia or New Zealand.

Q: Am I eligible to apply for a Registrar position?

To apply for a registrar position you must hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). If you want to find out if you are eligible please contact us and one of our team will help you check your eligibility ahead of making an application. .

Q: What is the difference between a registrar and a doctor?

A registrar refers to the level of post a doctor holds when undertaking their vocational training programme. Depending on experience, a doctor may be eligible to work as a registrar in PGY-5

Q: How much does a registrar make in NZ?

A doctor’s salary depends on several factors: grade, experience, the number of hours worked, location, and the type of work. A junior doctor, or resident medical officer's, salary often varies depending on where they are located and whether they are doing permanent or locum work, however, registrars typically earn between NZD $90,000 - $230,000 per year in 2025.

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12 Registrar jobs found

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ

05 Oct 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 5 - 6 October 2026 14 - 16 October 2026 19 - 30 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 16 November - 4 December 2026 7 - 11 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 25 December 2026 28 - 31 December 2026 4 - 8 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: Day shifts: 0800 - 1700 Weekday on-call: 1600 - 0800 Weekend on-call: 0800 - 0800 Public holiday on-call: 24-hour cover Covering: In-patient/Ward, On-Call, Weekend On-Call, 24-Hour On-Call Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ

07 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 7 - 11 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 29 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 MHSOP Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

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Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ

01 Oct 2026 ~ 08 Jan 2027

Posted 5 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 1 - 2 October 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 12 - 16 October 2026 19 - 23 October 2026 27 - 30 October 2026 2 - 6 November 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 16 - 20 November 2026 23 - 27 November 2026 30 November - 4 December 2026 7 - 11 December 2026 14 - 18 December 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 29 - 31 December 2026 5 - 8 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1700 Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Taupo, North Island NZ

04 Nov 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 4 - 5 November 2026 9 November 2026 11 November 2026 18 November 2026 20 - 22 November 2026 27 - 29 November 2026 3 December 2026 7 December 2026 10 December 2026 23 December 2026 25 December 2026 28 December 2026 30 December 2026 4 January 2027 11 January 2027 14 January 2027 18 January 2027 21 January 2027 27 - 28 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 1600 - 0800 and 0800 - 0800 Mental Health On-Call Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Taupo, North Island NZ

07 Dec 2026 ~ 12 Jan 2027

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 7 - 8 December 2026 10 - 11 December 2026 15 - 18 December 2026 21 - 24 December 2026 28 - 31 December 2026 4 January 2027 11 January 2027 Position Details: Shift times: A mix of 0800 - 1630, 1600 - 0800 on call, and 0800 - 0800 24-hour on call Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Taupo, North Island NZ

21 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 14 days ago

Locum cover is required for: 21 December 2026 | with on call from 1600 - 0800 22 - 24 December 2026 29 - 31 December 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0800 - 1630 Covering: In-patient/Ward Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$90 per hourBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Whakatane, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027

Posted 5 months ago

Locum cover is required 3 August 2026 - 31 January 2027.

Position Details: Monday - Friday with 1 Long Day per week (May be longer) Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 8 months ago

Psychiatric Registrar – Hospital Setting Location: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience) About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Psychiatric Registrar to join a well-supported mental health team in a busy hospital setting in Hawke’s Bay.

This role is ideal for a registrar looking to further develop clinical expertise in psychiatry while working within a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with consultant psychiatrists, multidisciplinary teams, and community services to deliver high-quality mental health care.

Available on applicationBase salary

Locum

Registrar - Psychiatry

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Oct 2026

Posted 4 months ago

Locum cover is required from August - October 2026.

Position Details: Happy to look at any weeks or months in these time frames.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$90 per hourBase salary

Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Whakatane, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 9 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Psychiatry Registrar to permanently join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's North Island.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$90,000 ~ $150,000Base salary

Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Whakatane, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 6 months ago

Psychiatry Registrar As per Collective Agreement IMG's Considered Assistance with registration and visas

$90,000 ~ $140,000Base salary

Permanent

Registrar - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 6 months ago

Psychiatry Registrar As per Collective Agreement IMG's Considered Assistance with registration and visas

$90,000 ~ $140,000Base salary

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Psychiatry Registrar doctors we've placed across North Island — from first locum shift to permanent post.

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“Really caring. They try to find you a placement that matches, give options for accommodation, and always pay on time. They even call on your first day of work to see if everything is ok. Three years now I have had the same contact person. Honestly, it's been lovely.”

Renee Hyland

Registrar, Psychiatry

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“Friendly helpful staff who try to fit in with your working needs. Excellent company. I probably should have done it when I was younger rather than spend many years at the one hospital. ”

Peter Clements

Registrar, Emergency Medicine

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“Hassle free sign up, excellent recruitment agents, good range of regular work available.”

Charitha Siriwardena

Registrar, Surgery

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Renee Hyland

Registrar, Psychiatry

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What is a registrar doctor NZ?

A registrar doctor in AU or NZ is a medical practitioner who is undertaking an accredited course of study leading to a higher medical qualification. Medical students move to registers in PGY-5.

Is a registrar the same as a resident?

How much do junior doctors make?

Am I eligible to apply for a Registrar position?

What is the difference between a registrar and a doctor?

How much does a registrar make in NZ?