We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist (Inpatient) for a 350 bed secondary hospital for a university city with a population of 80,000 (regionally 168,000). This is a large teaching hospital that is well-respected, and is a modern working environment, enjoying close links with both Auckland and Otago Medical Schools. The team is well-established with Consultants who work across all psychiatry subspecialties, together they deliver a comprehensive range of mental health services within their multidisciplinary teams.
Located just two hours from the capital city of Wellington, Palmerston North is centrally located within the North Island, which means you will be within easy driving distance of ski fields and lush vineyards.
Find out more about Palmerston North here
- Experience a comparable health system where your qualifications are recognised
- Competitive remuneration packages (circa NZD$180k to NZD$280k, depending on your experience)
- Generous relocation assistance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance plus 10 days CME leave
- Multidisciplinary team working and opportunities to be involved in teaching the next generation of psychiatrists
Why NZ?
New Zealand is becoming more and more a location of choice for those who previously considered Australia as the most desirable location down under. Its rapid growth compared to other developed countries has recently been referred to as a “rock star economy” and
It was voted the best place in world to raise a family by the 2014 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey, with the report describing it as “an ideal destination to raise active, outdoorsy and healthy children.”
Consultant Psychiatrists are well-remunerated and enjoy good working conditions and an excellent work life balance in New Zealand. There’s never been a better time to look more closely at what NZ has to offer:
- No geographical restrictions – opportunities in major cities, towns, coastal, and rural locations
- Great transport links, most locations fly to International Airports making flight connections to/from NZ easy
- Excellent educational system, with private and public schools as well as a number of tertiary institutions
- Strong real estate market and affordable housing to suit your style – apartment, townhouse, or lifestyle block
- Incredible scenery and diverse wildlife – explore the great outdoors from beaches to mountains, see dolphins, whales and native birds
- Living well and feeling healthy is embraced as a lifestyle for all the family
We are Licenced New Zealand Immigration Advisors and provide support & advice
Next Steps
We have assisted many Psychiatrists in making the move to New Zealand and we’d be delighted to discuss the options with you in strictest confidence. You can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page
We are also offering a special referral reward during August, so if you refer a Friend and we place them, you’ll receive £500! Click here for details…