Psychiatrist, He Puna Waiora

Consultant Psychiatrist – He Puna Waiora Adult Inpatient Unit

Auckland, New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora Waitemat ā

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services is the largest provider of Mental Health Services in New Zealand, serving a catchment population of approximately 600,000 people in the north and west and Rodney districts of Auckland. We have a comprehensive range of Mental Health Services and recognising the principles of Ti tiriti o Waitangi have developed culturally aware and responsive services, particularly for our Māori population.

He Puna Waiora is a 39-bed acute admitting unit also providing 9 high care beds. The medical team within the unit is made up of four full time Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officers, three Registrars and two House Officers. There is a strong allied and nursing team all committed to achieving excellent outcomes for our tangata whai i te ora.

There are opportunities to be involved in service development, service planning, and quality improvement initiatives. Teaching and supervision of junior doctors/students, involvement in clinical leadership and leading a multidisciplinary team are core functions for our Consultant Psychiatrists.

If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist who is committed to providing a high standard of care and clinical leadership, have a strong consumer focus and enjoy the challenges of providing services to a diverse community we would like to hear from you.

We have strong collegial support with peer review groups and generous continuing medical education (CME); with the on-call roster being 1:20+. We are open to both local and overseas applicants working full time or part time.

For expressions of interest, in the first instance please send your CV and/or contact Dr Sachin Jauhari, Clinical Director, Adult Mental Health Service Sachin.Jauhari @waitematadhb.govt.nz

Closing date: 26 April 2024

Position Number: NOR06911