Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: 28 September 2026

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

A rewarding opportunity is available for a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well-established hospital service in Christchurch. You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment
• Developing and implementing individualised care plans
• Working closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and external providers
• Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives