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Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
01 Mar 2027 ~ 31 May 2027
Posted 13 days ago
Locum cover is required from 1 March 2027 - ongoing.
Position Details: On-site preferred, but open to hybrid telehealth/in person Covering the Kaipara team, which is for Adult / Older Adult Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Auckland, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 26 Feb 2027
Posted 7 days ago
Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 – 26 February 2027.
Position Details: Manaaki House Community Cover Part time or full time considered.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
05 Jan 2027 ~ 17 Aug 2027
Posted 13 days ago
Locum cover is required for: 5 January – 14 March 2027 17 May 2027 – ongoing  Position Details: Covering maternal infant mental health services 2 days per week Telehealth possible  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary

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Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
16 Nov 2026 ~ 04 Dec 2026
Posted 7 days ago
Locum cover is required from 16 November - 4 December 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 20 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - 20 November 2026.
Position Details: Crisis/Consult Liaison Team Ongoing cover required.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

New Plymouth, North Island NZ
09 Nov 2026 ~ 18 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 9 November 2026 - 18 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

Timaru, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted 25 days ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - December 2026.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$1,500 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
04 Jan 2027 ~ 23 Apr 2027
Posted 13 days ago
Locum cover is required from 4 January - 23 April 2027.
Position Details: Covering: Adult services for the Mid North region
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
04 Jan 2027 ~ 04 Apr 2027
Posted 13 days ago
Locum cover is required from 4 January 2027 - ongoing.
Position Details: Monday and Friday only  Covering: Adult and Older Adult
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 08 Jan 2027
Posted 13 days ago
Locum cover is required from 2 November 2026 – 8 January 2027.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Whangarei, North Island NZ
14 Jun 2027 ~ 14 Sep 2027
Posted 14 days ago
Locum cover is required from 14 June 2027 – ongoing.
Position Details: On-site preferred, but open to hybrid telehealth/in person.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Taupo, North Island NZ
23 Nov 2026 ~ 08 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 23 November - 8 December 2026.
Position Details: Adult Community Mental Health Monday to Friday, no public holidays or weekends Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ
21 Dec 2026 ~ 24 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 21 - 24 December 2026.
Position Details: This is covering Acute Response (Crisis) / MH Triage Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Rotorua, North Island NZ
07 Dec 2026 ~ 31 Dec 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 21 - 24 December 2026.
Position Details: Adult Community mental health Monday to Friday, no public holidays or weekends Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,080 per dayBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 30 Nov 2027
Posted 2 months 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
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Christchurch, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 29 Jan 2027
Posted a month ago
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | Private Practice Opportunity | Christchurch, NZ   Looking for flexibility, excellent support, and the opportunity to make a real impact in youth mental health?
Our client is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their growing multidisciplinary team in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking a flexible private practice environment with strong clinical support and the ability to shape their own schedule.
Available on applicationBase salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 18 Apr 2027
Posted 5 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

Wellington, North Island NZ
04 Dec 2026 ~ 30 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months 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
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

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

Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Wellington, North Island NZ
NOW ~ 26 Mar 2027
Posted 2 months 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
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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.