Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health and Addiction Services

New Zealand Government
Auckland, Auckland
Full time
20 hours ago
We are excited to invite applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our NEW Child Team within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Counties Manukau Health. This is a 0.8 FTE position offering an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi.

Salary: $185,380 - $267,980 (ASMS SECA) dependent on experience
Visa Support: Assistance available for overseas candidates, including immigration advisory support

About Us:
Our integrated, locality-based services provide clinically and culturally responsive specialist mental health care for children and young people with serious mental health and addiction challenges across South Auckland and East Auckland. We work closely with primary care partners to support those with mild to moderate concerns. Our service areas include Otahuhu, Mangere, Otara, Pukekohe, Papakura, Manurewa, and the wider East Auckland region—vibrant communities rich in cultural diversity.

Why Counties Manukau?
Living and working here means access to a major urban centre combined with stunning natural beauty. From tramping in Duders Regional Park to swimming at Maraetai and Omana beaches or exploring the breathtaking Regional Parks like Tawhitokino and Awhitu—you'll find plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures and a great work-life balance.

About the Role:
As part of this newly funded child team, you will provide clinical leadership and expert assessment and treatment for tamariki. Your base will be at Springs Rd, East Tamaki, with work across various clinics, including consultant liaison with health professionals in primary care and schools.

To view the full Job Description, please click [here].

You will receive dedicated support throughout the recruitment process from our Consultant Barbara Ridgway, who will assist with job offers, council registration, and settling in once you arrive.

Essential Requirements:

  • Eligible or registered in the Vocational scope with the Medical Council of New Zealand (check your eligibility here)

  • Current Annual Practising Certificate with the NZ Medical Council

Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact Barbara Ridgway at the Talent Acquisition Centre:
Phone: 09 259 3640
Email: Barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz

Job Number: CMH202515798

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
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