Psychiatry Registrars (2026 RMO Training Year)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Start date: 2 February 2026

This position is part of the RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle (2026), current vacancies are advertised separately.

About the Role

Opportunities for training and non-training registrars.

Registrars are provided with a comprehensive and diverse range of training experiences. There are runs in inpatients, rural, community, crisis response care, child & adolescent psychiatry and older adult mental health services, and addictions.

A role where you will assess mental and physical states of patients, provide preliminary diagnoses and treatments, and contribute to the development of comprehensive mental health services across facilities whilst collaborating closely with a psychiatrist.

Training Registrars participate in the Lower North Island RANZCP registrar programme and attend the teaching programme for trainees based in Porirua, Wellington. They are well supported by the local training facilitator in addition to consultant psychiatrist supervisors.

A total of 9 RMOs share the afterhours.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

About us

Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.

MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking tracks & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by excellent schools and tertiary institutions. The perfect blend of rural and city living.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz.
• Completed PGY2 or equivalent.
• Keen interest in psychiatry
• Empathetic and sensitive to support patients and their families
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | The Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)

How to apply

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For further information about this role please reach out to:

Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter

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