PSYCHIATRY
Psychiatry roles in New Zealand
Explore current Psychiatry opportunities across New Zealand. Whether you’re looking for a fixed-term or permanent role, we’ll help you understand your options and find the right fit.
Current Psychiatry Vacancies
Browse our current Psychiatry vacancies below. Select a role to view more information, or get in touch with our team to discuss what you’re looking for.
Psychiatry Locums: Across New Zealand
All Locations| Health New Zealand
New Zealand | Locum
NZ$1500 - $2080 Per Day
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist: Hamilton
Waikato Hospital | Health New Zealand Waikato
Hamilton | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 - NZ$282,645
Consultant Psychiatrist (Older Persons): Hastings
Hawkes Bay Hospital | Health New Zealand Hawkes Bay
Hastings | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 - NZ$282,645
Consultant Adult Community Psychiatrist: Nelson
Nelson & Wairau Hospital | Health New Zealand Nelson and Malborough
Nelson | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist: Tauranga
Tauranga Hospital | Health New Zealand Bay of Plenty
Tauranga | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 - NZ$282,645
Consultant Psychiatrist - Early Psychosis Intervention: Auckland
Middlemore Hospital | Health New Zealand Counties Manukau
Auckland | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 - NZ$282,645
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist: Wellington
Wellington Regional Hospital | Health New Zealand
Wellington | Permanent, full-time
NZ$198,386 – NZ$282,645
Why work in Psychiatry in New Zealand?
Psychiatry in New Zealand offers opportunities across a range of mental health services, patient populations and areas of specialist practice, with roles available in both larger centres and regional communities.
Depending on your specialty and location, you may work across inpatient, outpatient and community-based services as part of multidisciplinary teams. This gives psychiatrists the opportunity to consider the type of clinical environment they’re looking for alongside where in New Zealand they’d like to live.
NZDr helps make the process easier, with guidance around finding the right role, Medical Council registration, immigration and making the move to New Zealand.
Can’t see the right role?
Not every opportunity makes it to our website. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll keep you in mind for roles that match your experience, career goals and lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
Thinking about working in Psychiatry in New Zealand? Here are some of the questions we’re often asked.
Do I need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand to work as a psychiatrist?
Yes. To practise medicine in New Zealand, you’ll need to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and hold an appropriate practising certificate. Your registration pathway will depend on your qualifications, specialist training and experience.
I’m a psychiatrist trained overseas. Can I work in New Zealand?
Overseas-trained psychiatrists may be eligible to work in New Zealand. The appropriate registration pathway will depend on where you trained, your qualifications and your experience. NZDr can help you understand the process relevant to your circumstances.
What areas of Psychiatry does NZDr recruit for?
NZDr recruits across a range of Psychiatry specialties, including Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry and Older Persons Psychiatry. Opportunities vary depending on current demand and the requirements of individual services.
Can NZDr help with Medical Council registration and immigration?
Yes. If you're moving to New Zealand and need a visa our own in-house licensed immigration advisor will help navigate the process for you and your family.
What can I expect to earn as a psychiatrist in New Zealand?
Remuneration varies depending on your experience, seniority, employer, location and employment arrangement. NZDr can talk you through the remuneration and conditions associated with individual opportunities.
What is it like working in Psychiatry in New Zealand?
Your experience will depend on your area of practice, the service and where you choose to work. Larger centres and regional communities can offer different working environments, patient populations and lifestyles. NZDr can help you understand both the opportunity and the community surrounding it before you make a move.
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Auckland, New Zealand
