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NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
04 Dec 2026 ~ 30 Dec 2026
Posted a day ago
Locum cover is required from 4 - 30 December 2026.
Position Details: Crisis team cover Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
21 Sep 2026 ~ 21 Dec 2026
Posted a day ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary

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NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
16 Oct 2026 ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted a day ago
Locum cover is required from 16 October 2026 – 26 March 2027.
Position Details: General CAMHS and CL  0.7FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
01 Nov 2026 ~ 30 Nov 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required from November 2026 - November 2027.
Position Details: Early Intervention Service 0.6FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
28 Sep 2026 ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 26 March 2027.
Position Details: Covering: Central Regional Eating Disorders Service (CREDS) 0.5FTE Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
01 Oct 2026 ~ 31 Jan 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required from October 2026 - January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
28 Sep 2026 ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required from 28 September 2026 - 26 March 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
NewLocum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
10 Oct 2026 ~ 13 Apr 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 10 - 14 October 2026 15 March - 13 April 2027 Position Details: Crisis team cover Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - mid-January 2027.
Position Details: 1 FTE Crisis/Consult Liaison SMO cover from 14th October onwards, or as much availability as can be offered.
Benefits: Accommodation and a vehicle provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
02 Nov 2026 ~ 20 Nov 2026
Posted 2 days ago
Locum cover is required from 2 - 20 November 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Dunedin, South Island NZ
12 Oct 2026 ~ 28 Oct 2026
Posted 3 days ago
Locum cover is required from 12 - 28 October 2026.
Position Details: Covering 0.5FTE crisis and 0.5FTE inpatients  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,400 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
12 Oct 2026 ~ 20 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 12 October - 20 November 2026.
Position Details: In-person Psychiatrist covering inpatient mental health ward.
Benefits: Accommodation and hospital pool car available.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Invercargill, South Island NZ
11 Jan 2027 ~ 11 Apr 2027
Posted 10 days ago
Locum cover is required from 11 January 2027 - ongoing.
Position Details: Inpatient cover – From 11 January 2027 ongoing until further notice Community / Duty cover – TBD Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Apr 2027
Posted 3 months ago
Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 11 September 2026 28 September - 2 October 2026 5 - 9 October 2026 16 November - 18 December 2026 18 December 2026 onwards Position Details: Southland Hospital are seeking long term, onsite cover for their inpatient unit.
Due to a longer term locum finishing up and a retiring Psychiatrist they are going to have urgent needs which has meant they are needing committed cover options from July 2026 to April 2027.
With this in mind they have the opportunity to review candidates with good availability (this needs to be periods of months rather than weeks) and seek approval for increased rates.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
06 Nov 2026 ~ 15 Jan 2027
Posted 12 days ago
Locum cover is required from 6 November 2026 - 15 January 2027.
Position Details: Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ
19 Oct 2026 ~ 23 Oct 2026
Posted 18 days ago
Locum cover is required from 19 - 23 October 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - December 2026.
Position Details: Child Team 3 days per week.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 25 Sep 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 24 August - 25 September 2026.
Position Details: Adolescent Team 4 days per week.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 02 Apr 2027
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required for: ASAP - 4 September 2026 2 November 2026 - 2 April 2027 Position Details: Adolescent Team 4 days per week.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Tauranga, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 04 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 31 August - 4 December 2026.
Position Details: Mental Health Services for Older People Benefits: Travel and accommodation is included.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
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Frequently asked questions about Specialist Consultant Psychiatry jobs in New Zealand

Common questions from doctors searching for Specialist Consultant Psychiatry roles in New Zealand.

MCNZ (Medical Council of New Zealand) registered doctors have a plethora of opportunities available for them to find both permanent and locum positions. If you are an Australian-trained doctor, you can work in New Zealand by obtaining MCNZ registration, and we are here to support you throughout this process.

For doctors who obtained their primary medical degree overseas, it is beneficial to have a few years of experience in a comparable health system such as the UK or Ireland. Working in New Zealand as an internationally trained doctor involves navigating certain pathways and considering specific restrictions. However, rest assured that we are well-versed in these processes and can guide you accordingly.

To learn more about working as an international doctor in New Zealand, we encourage you to visit our dedicated page for IMGs. There, you will find comprehensive information and resources to aid you in understanding the requirements, pathways, and opportunities available to you. Our goal is to simplify the process and help you embark on a successful medical career in beautiful New Zealand.