- Gisborne Hospital, Permanent Full time
- A Consultant Psychiatrist role in Gisborne, NZ, offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse community while enjoying a supportive work environment, excellent work-life balance, and a stunning coastal lifestyle
- Join our team
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
In Maori history, Tane one of the most strategic Atua, was chosen to ascend the heavens to attain the 3 kete of knowledge. These kete contained the wisdom, knowledge, and practices that we would need to navigate our journeys within our world. Without these, choice, uniqueness, and beliefs would be removed. Whiro, Tane’s brother, also wanted possession of these kete for his own gain, to be in possession of all knowledge which allows him to sit in a position of secrecy and power. Although Whiro challenged Tane at every point on this journey, Tane had the support of the whanau and wider community which enabled his success.
In association with Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti and Te Kupenga Net Trust we are looking for a .7FTE Psychiatrist. We are particularly interested in a person that is willing to explore many ways of working with whanau in distress, willing to approach health from and within a Kaupapa Maori methodology. Are you that person - Tane the explorer, Tane who considers many pathways, Tane te wananga?
Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti and Te Kupenga Net Trust have been working consistently over the past four years to provide a very community driven service that works deliberately and differently to normal western approaches. To date this has been exceptionally successful. Here at Te Kupenga Net Trust, we believe in whanau leading recovery, whanau voice drives the process and engagement, and whanau consultation is an expectation at every level of our organisation.
Position Description | Consultant Psychiatrist
About the Team/Service/ Location
Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti Mental Health and Addiction Services, Te Ara Maioha, have several opportunities to either explore specialties or generalist Consultant Psychiatry in General Adult, Mental Health Services for Older People and Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Days and hours can be negotiated.
Due to new funding allocated to Tairāwhiti region for development of new service models and facilities that will better provide for the needs of the local community, now is the time to be part of shaping service delivery. There is a focus in co-design and strong community engagement in addressing inequalities for Māori.
Join our dynamic healthcare team in Tairawhiti, where we are dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to our community (population 50,000) on the East coast of the North Island. Gisborne is a friendly, welcoming coastal city with a sunny temperate climate and outstanding beaches with enthusiastic surfers.
Working at Health New Zealand - Tairawhiti you will become part of an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed team of health workers, with the bonus of a healthy balanced lifestyle and opportunities for professional development.
About you
Essential:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry or equivalent
- Registered or eligible for vocational registration in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand
Skills and experience
- Broad clinical experience
- Specialist knowledge and broad clinical experience of Mental Health Services for Older People and General Adult psychiatry
- The ability to work professionally and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Commitment to Equity and Mana Motuhake
- Must have Cultural Literacy
- Must have a current New Zealand driver’s license.
- Must be courageous
- Must have at least 3 years experience
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret.broughton@tdh.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.