Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist : Hamilton
Waikato Hospital | Health New Zealand
Location
Hamilton, New Zealand
Employment Type
Permanent, full-time
Salary range
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
(on call and job size on top)
Relocation Support
Available
About the role
Puawai, the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service based at Waikato Hospital, covers the Te Manawa Taki region across more than 21,000 km². The service provides secure inpatient care – acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation and transition wards – and community forensic services working across the courts and three prisons. Permanent, full-time role.
Salary & benefits
Base salary range: NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645 (on call and job size on top)
6 weeks annual leave
Generous CME leave and funding (currently up to NZ$18,000 per annum under the collective agreement)
Relocation assistance: flights, accommodation, vehicle and freight
Professional indemnity support arrangements (varies by employer)
Life in Hamilton
Hamilton is a relaxed, affordable university city on the Waikato River, with riverside walks, cycle trails and the award-winning Hamilton Gardens. Raglan's famous surf break is 45 minutes west, the Waitomo glowworm caves are an hour south, and Auckland, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty beaches are all within easy driving distance.
Our support
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Your NZDr contact
Lucy Bovaird
Medical Recruitment Specialist
Email: nz@nzdr.nz
Phone: +64 27 212 4222
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