Head Medical are seeking post foundation Doctors possessing a minimum of six months experience within Psychiatry for opportunities located in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
These positions are suited to those considering the psychiatry career pathway; experience working in a different healthcare system, enjoy a diverse clinical caseload, be part of a multi-disciplinary team, and gain exposure to Māori health.
- Work in one of the largest provincial hospitals in NZ (400 bed)
- Affordable housing and excellent schools, ideal for families
- Beautiful beaches and stunning hill country to explore; music, wine, and food festivals; art deco architecture; cycling, paddle-boarding, boating, golfing, and so much more!
- Salary $109,569 - $121, 920 NZD (depending on experience)
- Commencing December 2026 – 12-month Contract
The Hospital
You will be based in a large secondary level, 400 bed accredited public hospital providing acute and elective care for a region of over 162,000 people. It is one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand. The hospital is modern with a full range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services. In addition, outreach services are provided at rural and community-based facilities across the region in Wairoa and Waipukurau.
Mental Health Services are centred around two large community teams providing Child, Adolescent and Family Service, Home Based Treatment, Maternal Mental Health, Te Ara Manapou, Consultation-Liaison, Emergency Mental Health teams, Older Persons and Addiction services. The in-patient unit is on the Regional Hospital campus in Hastings and features high and medium intensity treatment areas as well as an intensive day treatment unit. Local residential addictions treatment service is provided in Napier and an opioid substitution programme is provided in both major population centres.
Location
You will be based in Hastings, a vibrant coastal city on New Zealand’s North Island, with the option to live in either Hastings or nearby Napier.
Hawke’s Bay offers a strong balance of professional development and lifestyle:
- Affordable housing and excellent schooling options
- Stunning coastline, beaches and outdoor lifestyle opportunities
- World-renowned wineries, food scene, cafés and restaurants
- Cycling trails, hiking, water sports and golf courses on your doorstep
- A warm, sunny climate with a strong community feel
- Easy connections to Auckland and Wellington via regular flights
Learn more about the Hawke’s Bay region here
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