Psychiatry Registrar

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Psychiatry Registrars x5

5.0 Fixed Term, Immediate start until 26 January 2025

Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 112,000 people from its two general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, a top tourist area of New Zealand. We take pride in all our services we provide and aim to improve, promote and protect health in our region.

The Lakes region is a fantastic place to live and play, there are many spots to explore from geothermal wonderlands, to the stunning lakes in summer, skiing in winter down the road by Taupō, to the beach less than an hour away, and the infamous redwoods for grounding walks and fun mountain bike trails. Please look at what we have to offer as a region for you Rotorua - Great place to live

You will enjoy the close high level support and training from Consultants and other senior medical staff. At Te Whatu Ora Lakes you will be able to broaden your experience, reinforce and grow your skills.

The position is based at Rotorua and may work from any of the community sites including Taupō (if required).

Mental Health & Addiction Services includes:
- Whare Whakaue Inpatient Unit
- Te Ngako Community Mental Health & Addictions
- South Lakes Community Mental Health & Addictions
- Mental Health Services for Older Persons (MHSOP)
- Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS)
- Consultation-Liaison Service
- Mental Health Triage

We are interested in hearing from RMO’s that are eligible for, already hold a registration with Medical Council New Zealand.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at Medical Council New Zealand

Candidates who are not currently registered with the New Zealand Medical Council should be aware that it is a requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Suitable candidates must have the following included in their application:

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an up to date CV

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an up to date cover letter

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3 written references on the attached national reference template form or a RP6 form for international applicants – referees will not be contacted; they must be written via these forms.

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International Applicants – RP6 Reference Form

National Applicants – Reference form

Te Whatu Ora are committed to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua is the highest priority.

Our people live our values:

Manaakitanga – Respect and acknowledgement of each other’s intrinsic value and contribution.

Integrity – Truthfully and consistently acting collectively for the common good.

Accountability – Collective and individual ownership for clinical and financial outcomes and sustainability.

Contact Us

For further information, please contact Te Akauroa Miki - Medical Management Unit on mmu.group@lakesdhb.govt.nz