Specialist Consultant
Psychiatry
Rotorua, North Island NZ
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Job Description:
Consultant Psychiatrist – Public Hospital Setting
Location: Rotorua, 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 Rotorua. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering 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. You will work closely with junior medical staff, nursing teams, and allied health professionals, while also contributing to teaching, supervision, and continuous service improvement.
This position offers a supportive working environment with strong opportunities for professional development, alongside a focus on clinical excellence and work-life balance.
International candidates can be considered.
Why Rotorua?
- Rotorua is renowned for its unique geothermal landscape, rich Māori culture, and outdoor lifestyle.
- Natural wonders: Famous for geothermal parks, hot springs, and scenic lakes
- Outdoor adventure: Ideal for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and water sports
- Cultural richness: A hub of Māori culture and heritage experiences
- Affordable living: Lower cost of living compared to larger cities
- Lifestyle balance: Enjoy a relaxed pace of life while pursuing a meaningful career
If you’re interested in this opportunity or would like further details, including a full position description, please enquire today.
Client Description:
This hospital is part of the District Health Board and has a total of 220 beds.
There are multiple services including:
- General Medicine
- Geriatrics
- General Surgery
- ENT
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- O&G
- Anaesthetics
- Psychiatry
- Emergency Medicine
- Radiology
Location Information
The hospital is a 3-hour drive from Auckland, and 5.5 hours from Wellington.
Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, geothermal earth forces, spa rejuvenation, thrills and adventure, some of the world's best mountain biking trails, fantastic trout fishing and myriad forest walking tracks –this town delivers it all!
The town has a great cafe scene with other fine restaurants and drinking establishments. There is a full array of international foods and dishes at various restaurants as well as local and New Zealand cuisine.
- Rotorua, North Island NZ
- Permanent
- $200,000 ~ $350,000
- Available from 01 Jan 2027
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