Head Medical is seeking experienced Psychiatry Doctors to join a highly supportive Adult Mental Health service in beautiful Southland, New Zealand.
This is an excellent opportunity for doctors looking to make a long-term move to New Zealand, working within a collaborative and well-structured service that offers strong consultant support, professional development, and an outstanding work-life balance.
Applicants should have strong experience in Adult Psychiatry and be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand via the Competent Authority pathway
Ideal for doctors progressing at ST3–ST7 level (or equivalent), or experienced Specialty Doctors looking to further develop their clinical experience. Please note this is not a Consultant-level position.
- Adult Inpatient and Community Psychiatry opportunities available
- Excellent consultant support and structured induction
- Affordable lifestyle with exceptional work-life balance
- Stunning South Island location with easy access to Queenstown, Fiordland and Stewart Island
- Salary $152,694 -$222,476 NZD (commensurate with experience)
The Role
You will join Southland Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Services, a highly regarded multidisciplinary service based in Invercargill, providing comprehensive Adult Mental Health care across inpatient and community settings.
The service includes:
- Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit (16–18 beds)
- Community Mental Health Team
- Southland Emergency Mental Health Team
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Older Persons Mental Health / Psychogeriatric Services
Depending on your experience and preference, you may work within Adult Inpatient Psychiatry or Community Psychiatry, supported by a welcoming and collaborative consultant-led team.
The service offers:
- Comprehensive orientation and onboarding
- Protected non-clinical administration time
- Excellent teaching and CPD opportunities
- Strong regional professional links
- Career progression support
- Collegiate multidisciplinary working culture
This is a genuinely supportive service where SAS grade doctors are highly valued members of the psychiatric workforce.
Who We Are Looking For
We are keen to hear from doctors with:
- Significant Adult Psychiatry experience
- Experience in inpatient and/or community psychiatry settings
- Confidence undertaking psychiatric assessments and treatment planning
- Strong MDT working skills
- Commitment to culturally safe, patient-centred care
- Eligibility for Medical Council of New Zealand registration via the Competent Authority pathway
Doctors currently working at:
- Registrar level
- SAS / Specialty Doctor / Associate Specialist level
- Consultant level without formal CCT
are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Location
Invercargill offers one of New Zealand’s best lifestyle-to-cost-of-living ratios.
Located at the foot of the South Island, Southland offers:
- Affordable housing and excellent schools
- Easy access to Queenstown and Central Otago
- Incredible hiking, skiing, fishing and outdoor recreation
- Family-friendly communities
- Short commutes and genuine work-life balance
- Access to some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery
For doctors seeking a calmer pace of life without sacrificing professional challenge, Invercargill offers an exceptional opportunity.
Find out more about the region here
What Head Medical can do for you
What Head Medical can do for you
Head Medical is a specialist international healthcare recruitment company and has been helping doctors relocate to Australia, New Zealand and beyond since 2008. From identifying the right opportunity through to regulatory applications and relocation, we provide free guidance and support throughout the process. We also have qualified and licensed Immigration Advisers within our team who can assist with migration planning and visa applications for Australia and New Zealand. The services of our licensed Immigration Advisers are provided as an additional service, with any applicable fees discussed in advance