Psychiatry Consultant CAT/ Consultation Liaison, Community Nelson

Head Medical • south island, new zealand, south island, new zealand • Posted July 15, 2026

About the Role

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist to join the Community Assessment Team and consultation-liaison service.

  • Permanent full-time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
  • On-call allowance
  • Nelson, New Zealand 

    • About this position

    The successful applicant will:

  • Deliver quality acute care to outpatients based in Nelson Community.
  • Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including: Registrars, mental health nurses, and social workers.
  • Be responsible for leadership and further development of the Community Assessment Team as well as developing a consultation-liaison service in keeping with evidence based and best practice models.
  • Liaise with whānau and others involved in patients’ care, as well as make referrals to community services.

    • Who is an appropriate applicant?

    The ideal applicant will:

  • Bring your psychiatric experti...