Combine clinical experience with adventure in one of New Zealand’s most stunning regions
Head Medical is seeking post-foundation doctors for Psychiatry opportunities in Rotorua, New Zealand! This is the perfect role for doctors who want to broaden their clinical within the specialty while enjoying an active outdoors lifestyle - think paddleboarding, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, and exploring geothermal wonders.
- Join a strong teaching environment with accredited training opportunities
- Gain exposure to a diverse caseload including mental health and addictions, older adults, child and adolescent mental health, consultant liaison services, and triage
- Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team with senior supervision
- Experience New Zealand’s unique Māori culture and inclusive, multicultural healthcare setting
- Enjoy work-life balance in one of the country’s most naturally beautiful regions
Lakes District Health Board (DHB) provides specialist services to approximately 110,000 people across Rotorua and Taupō. The Hospital offers comprehensive psychiatric services within a medium-sized district general hospital setting, with strong support from consultants and senior medical staff.
The Location
Rotorua and the surrounding Lakes region are visually stunning, with geothermal activity, native forests, crystal-clear lakes, and mountains.
- Adventure playground: rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, ziplining, triathlons, and ultramarathons
- Relaxed options: boutique cafés, award-winning restaurants, fishing, sailing, swimming, and walking trails
- Cultural richness: vibrant Māori culture with history, legends, and Tikanga celebrated daily
- Convenient travel: domestic airport with daily flights to Auckland, and easy access to the rest of New Zealand
Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-fuelled activities or a more leisurely lifestyle, Rotorua offers the perfect work-life balance for adventurous doctors.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.