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Specialist ConsultantPsychiatry jobs in South Island

Q: How do you become a Specialist Consultant in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, Specialist Consultants are senior doctors that have completed full medical training in a specialised area of medicine. You will need to complete your medical degree, register with MCNZ, and complete your medical training levels PGY 2-5.

Q: What is the average psychiatrist salary?

The average annual Psychiatrist salary in Australia is $220,000. Psychiatry Registrars and Senior Registrars can expect to earn $85,000 up to $200,000 per year in a permanent role. Psychiatry Specialists earn up to $500,000 – with specialists in private practice earning even higher annual salaries. Locum Consultants are earning up to $3500 a day.

Q: What subspecialties of psychiatry do you recruit for?

We have Psychiatry jobs across a range of subspecialties including: Consultation-Liaison, General Adult Psychiatry, Child, Adolescent & Youth, Community Psychiatry, Perinatal & Infant Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychogeriatric, Indigenous Mental Health, Rehabilitation Psychiatry, Drug & Alcohol/Addiction, and Intellectual Disability. There are a variety of other jobs related to psychiatry such as: counsellors, psychologists, and psychotherapists.

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15 Specialist Consultant jobs found

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Timaru, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 7 days ago

Locum cover is required ASAP - December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 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

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - In Patient

Invercargill, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Apr 2027

Posted a month 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

Invercargill, South Island NZ

11 Jan 2027 ~ 11 Apr 2027

Posted 2 months ago

Locum cover is required from 11 January 2027 - ongoing.

Position Details: Inpatient cover – From 11 January 2027 ongoing until further notice Community / Duty cover – TBD Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 3 months ago

Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Psychiatrist Consultant to permanently join their team at a public hospital in New Zealand's South Island.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Addiction

Nelson, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Feb 2027

Posted 4 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 - Child and Adolescent

Greymouth, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 18 Dec 2026

Posted 4 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 - Adult

Greymouth, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026

Posted 4 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

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Start dates are flexible

Posted 4 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 - Child and Adolescent

Christchurch, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027

Posted 4 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 - Child and Adolescent

Blenheim, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 28 Jan 2027

Posted 4 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 - In Patient

Nelson, South Island NZ

NOW ~ 24 Jan 2027

Posted 4 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

Christchurch, South Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Christchurch, 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 Christchurch.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Nelson, South Island NZ

Available from 01 Jan 2027

Posted 4 months ago

Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting Location: Nelson, New Zealand Employment Type: Permanent (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027) Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 per annum About the Role An excellent opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established mental health service in Nelson.

You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or community settings.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop and oversee treatment plans, and provide clinical leadership within the service.

$200,000 ~ $350,000Base salary

Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry - Community

Nelson, South Island NZ

23 Nov 2026 ~ 09 Dec 2026

Posted 8 months ago

Locum cover is required from 23 November - 9 December 2026.

Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.

$1,500 per dayBase salary

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