LIVE, LEARN AND THRIVE IN ONE OF THE MOST LIVEABLE CITIES IN THE WORLD!
Come experience the unique training experiences rarely seen elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand
HealthNewZealand|Te WhatuOrais firmly groundedintheprinciples ofTeTiriti o Waitangi and isdedicatedtoserving all NewZealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
AbouttheNorthern Region Psychiatry Programme
The Northern Region Psychiatry Training Programme I Hinengaro Ākonga ō Tokerau is the largest psychiatry training programme of its kind in New Zealand and ranks among the top programmes in Australia and New Zealand.It serves as an exceptional springboard for a successful career in psychiatry. Many of our graduates secure local employment post-fellowship, ensuring a smooth transition into their professional careers.Led by a team who have trained both locally and internationally within the past decade, our programme offers a comprehensive and diverse range of training experiences found nowhere else in Australasia.We understand the challenges trainees may face in vocational training and are committed to addressing both trainees educational and individual needs.We invest considerable time and resources to provide a well-rounded and supportive training experience.Trainees are guided and supported by the Director of Training and local Training Facilitator throughout each rotation, in addition to their Consultant Psychiatrist Supervisor. This robust support structure ensures that trainees receive both the professional mentorship and the personal guidance they need to thrive.Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, provides a unique blend of modern amenities and natural beauty.With a mix of city life, lush forests, pristine beaches, and scenic coastal walkways, you will enjoy a lifestyle that balances both professional and personal fulfilment.Auckland is also home to a world-class gastronomic scene, ensuring that your culinary experiences are just as enriching as your professional ones.In 2021, Auckland was named the world’s most liveable city, and it continues to rank among the top cities globally for liveability.As a trainee in our programme, you will not only advance your career but also immerse yourself in a city that offers an exceptional quality of life. For more information on living and working in the Auckland Region clickhere
Why Train as a Psychiatry Registrar in the Auckland Region
We have a wide variety of unique training experiences rarely seen elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand:
oCultural immersion: Māori mental health and Pacific Island mental health rotations.
oSpecialised areas: Paediatric consultation liaison psychiatry, maternal mental health, forensic psychiatry, intellectual disability, medical administration and clinical leadership rotations.
oAcademic opportunities: An academic psychiatry position working in close collaboration with the University of Auckland.
Comprehensive training programme with a well-established training scheme:
Be part of a year cohort who meet weekly face-to-face for teaching, allowing you to build strong relationships early in your career with your peers and passionate academics dedicated to teaching the art of psychiatry.
oMentoring programme and excellent supervisor support.
oWeekly teaching during the university semester (protected day-release teaching)
oA dedicated cultural teaching day open to all stages of training, provides invaluable learning on Pasifika, Asian and Māori Mental Health.
oAdvanced training in any of the seven RANZCP sub-speciality Certificates.
oWell managed and funded Psychotherapy Written Case resources.
oStrong RANZCP examination pass rates.
Benefit from close ties to University of Auckland:
oEngage with leading researchers in their field through collaborative work.
oOpportunities for mentorship, research and academic support in mental health and addictions.
Aboutyou
There is no need to have completed a psychiatric run previously; all you need is an interest and a passion for psychiatry.
You need eligibility for general scope registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Candidates will be ranked for interview eligibility based on their cover letter and CV.
Please submit a cover letter and CV outlining why you wish to pursue Psychiatry training, and what attracts you to training in the Auckland programme.
WorkingatHealthNew Zealand
HealthNewZealand|Te WhatuOra is‘the weavingofwellness’.We'rededicatedto ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to beinggoodemployersandhonouringourequalemployment opportunityobligations.We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
HowtoApply
To apply please click “apply now.”All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers’portalby 5pm 9 June 2025. Interviewswill be held on 30 June 2025, 3 July 2025 and 7 July 2025, offers to successful applicants will be sent 18 August 2025. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouttherole,pleasecontact Aydah Palemia via aydah.palemia@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Te Toka Tumai | Auckland is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values and embraces the diverse population we serve. We welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religion.
