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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 02 Apr 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 31 August - 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

Whangarei, North Island NZ
15 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Oct 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 15 September - 28 October 2026.
Cover is required in the following teams: Crisis Home-Based Treatment (Raranga Tahi) Te Roopu Whitiora (adult Kaupapa Māori Service) Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ
19 Oct 2026 ~ 28 Feb 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 19 October 2026 - February 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 20 July - 18 December 2026.
Position Details: CAMHS (C&A Psychiatry) Looking for cover for clinic assessments throughout the year Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Greymouth, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required for: Monday 3 to Wednesday 5 August 2026 Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 August 2026 Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 September 2026 Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September 2026 Tuesday 29 Sept to Thursday 1 October 2026 Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 October 2026 Fortnightly pattern ongoing.
Position Details: Clinical duties during the day plus overnight call.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
15 Sep 2026 ~ 28 Oct 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 15 September – 28 October 2026.
Position Details: MHAS On-site preferred Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP till mid 2027.
Position Details: Child and Youth - In Person  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Gisborne, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 24 Nov 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 24 August - 24 November 2026.
Position Details: Older age Psychiatrist (MHSOP)  Part-time cover can be considered Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Gisborne, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Sep 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 20 July - 18 September 2026.
Position Details: Inpatient or Community Psychiatrist (General Adult) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ
Available from 28 Sep 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: 28 September 2026 Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role A rewarding opportunity is available for a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well-established hospital service in Christchurch.
You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families.
Key responsibilities include: Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment Developing and implementing individualised care plans Working closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and external providers Supervising and supporting junior medical staff Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives This role offers a supportive clinical environment with strong professional development opportunities.
Available on applicationBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ
28 Sep 2026 ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 29 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Blenheim, South Island NZ
01 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Oct 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required for October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630/1700 | Monday - Friday No on call component.
Covering: A mix of acute crisis work and structured outpatient clinics.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 28 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required from 7 July 2026 - 28 January 2027.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630/1700 | every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Ongoing expressions of interest welcomed.
Part-time or full-time options available; could be a mix of in-person and remote.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 19 Oct 2026
Posted 5 months ago
Locum cover is required from 17 July - 19 October 2026.
Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630/1700 | Monday - Friday This can be half or full weeks or remote if nothing else.
Opportunity for a combination of onsite and remote work.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 04 Sep 2026
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 4 - 19 July 2026 24 - 31 July 2026 31 August - 4 September 2026 Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630/1700 | Monday - Friday No on call component.
Covering: A combination of inpatient work and some community work.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 24 Jan 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: 15 July - 9 August 2026 22 - 31 August 2026 12 - 20 September 2026 3 - 9 October 2026 11 - 15 October 2026 | two vacancies 24 October 2026 onwards | ongoing vacancy Position Details: Shift times: 0830 - 1630/1700 | Monday - Friday No on call component.
Psychiatry - Adult Inpatients.
Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit (working alongside 3 experienced registrars, 1 house officer, 4 senior nurses, 25 beds shared with another SMO, roughly 12 patients max)  Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Auckland, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Hospital Setting Location: Auckland, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 Dates: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027 About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established multidisciplinary team within a major tertiary hospital in Auckland.
This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality specialist mental health services across inpatient and/or outpatient settings, working alongside experienced clinicians, allied health professionals, and support staff.
Key responsibilities include comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with varying mental health needs.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Hamilton, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health Location: Waikato, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum Dates: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027 About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service based in Waikato.
You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings.
International candidates can be considered.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Camberley, Hastings, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Hawke’s Bay.
You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.
Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and providing clinical leadership within the service.
$200,000 ~ $250,000Base salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
Available from 01 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Wellington, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Wellington.
You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and providing clinical leadership within the service.
$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary
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