2026 Training Year | Psychiatry Registrar Southern

2026 Training Year | Psychiatry Registrar

Salary Band C – $130,566 - $194,820 + Kiwisaver

Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals

Permanent Full Time

Why train as a Psychiatry Registrar in Dunedin

• We offer rigorous academic training and specialised clinical opportunities:
• Academic psychiatry position working in close collaboration with the University of Otago
• A comprehensive programme with well-established training scheme
• You will be part of a year cohort who meet weekly face to face for teaching allowing you to forge relationships with likeminded peers and academics
• Mentoring programme and supervisor support tailored to your needs
• Weekly dedicated teaching during the university semester (protected day-release teaching)
• We can accommodate Advanced Training in RANZCP sub-speciality Certificates
• Close ties to University of Otago
• You will be in frequent contact with leading academics in the field if you wish to pursue research in mental health and addictions

The program is led by locally trained psychiatrists. As such, we understand and acknowledge the challenges trainees may face in vocational training, dedicating considerable resources to fulfilling not only educational requirements but also the unique needs of each trainee. You will be supported by a director of training in every rotation in addition to your consultant psychiatrist supervisor.

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

You'll be part of a team of dedicated and experienced Consultants, Registrars, House Officers, and Nursing and Allied Health professionals working across a range of runs, including:

• • • Emergency Psychiatry Services                                   
    • Youth Specialty Services
    • Early Intervention Service                                     
    • Specialist Addiction Services
    • Forensic Psychiatry including inpatient                                           
    • Consult Liaison
    • Mental Health for Older People (inpatient and Consult Liaison)                               
    • Intellectual Disability
    • General Adult Community Services                         
    • General Adult wards
    • Child and Family                                                   
    • Ashburn Clinic

Please note that while we do not offer a designated Rural run, a number of the above runs do provide Rural experience

This role belongs to the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement

About the Location

Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that’s not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.

For more information on living and working in Dunedin click here

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or 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 MCNZ
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification and possess a strong interest in Psychiatry

It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand 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.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must include:

• Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern
• An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)
• Three referee reports on the national reference template form or the MCNZ RP6 reference form (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor) for international applicants

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 9 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

We will review applications as received and you will be advised of the outcome of the application in August 2025 as this application is part of the annual recruitment round.