Looking to grow your psychiatry career in a supportive team while enjoying a stunning coastal lifestyle?
Head Medical is seeking motivated post foundation doctors for Psychiatry opportunities based in Whangārei Hospital, Northland – where professional development meets lifestyle in one of New Zealand’s most desirable regions.
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Gain hands-on experience across acute inpatient psychiatry, community adult psychiatry, Māori mental health, rural psychiatry, child and youth mental health, liaison psychiatry, and psychiatry for older adults.
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Join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to mentorship, teaching, and professional growth.
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Benefit from structured training, journal clubs, didactic sessions, and video-conferenced learning.
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Salary $101,492 - $125,866 NZD - 12 Month Contract commencing May and August 2026
The Hospital & Environment
Whangārei Hospital is a 246-bed regional hospital serving a population of ~194,000 across Northland. You will gain hands-on experience in a wide variety of clinical areas, supported by experienced consultants and a structured clinical training programme. With a focus on teaching, audits, and ongoing professional development, this is a fantastic environment for career growth.
The Location
Whangārei, known as the “Meeting Place of the Pacific,” is at the heart of Northland — one of New Zealand’s most scenic coastal regions, with a subtropical climate, rich Māori and European history, and a vibrant cultural mix. With white sandy beaches, native forests, and high sunshine hours, it’s a top lifestyle and holiday destination.
Enjoy world-class scuba diving, fishing, sailing, surfing, golfing, or swimming with dolphins, plus al fresco dining and bustling social experiences. Whangārei also has a busy domestic airport and is just a two-hour drive from Auckland.
Find out more about Whangarei and the Northland region
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.