Prospero Health & Social Care is assisting with the recruitment of Psychiatry Registrars for opportunities within the Bay of Plenty region, commencing April 2026 (Q2) or as soon as the successful candidate is available.
Opportunities are available across different sites within the region. Depending on your clinical experience and eligibility for training, you may be considered for either a non‑training Psychiatry Registrar position or a Registrar role suitable for those entering a recognised training programme.
These roles are open to both domestic applicants already familiar with the New Zealand health system and international candidates seeking to build their careers in Aotearoa.
Why Consider the Bay of Plenty?
- A highly desirable region offering coastal living, outdoor recreation, and a mild climate
- Short commutes, excellent work–life balance, and access to beaches, walking tracks, and nature
- Vibrant communities with strong Māori cultural identity and whānau‑centred values
- Family-friendly environment with good schools, community facilities, and accessible amenities
- Ideal location for candidates relocating from within New Zealand or overseas
About the Roles
These Psychiatry Registrar opportunities provide broad clinical exposure across key mental health services. Candidates may be placed in non‑training or training‑aligned roles depending on experience, MCNZ registration status, and suitability for RANZCP training pathways.
Clinical exposure may include:
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry
- Addiction and Co‑Existing Disorders
- Acute inpatient services
- Community Mental Health
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning under consultant supervision
- Manage caseloads in inpatient and/or community settings
- Participate in acute rosters appropriate to training level
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and cultural support services
- Provide safe, patient‑centred, culturally responsive care
- Engage in teaching and support of junior clinical staff
- Participate in structured supervision and education aligned with training requirements (training roles only)
These positions offer excellent grounding for those pursuing RANZCP Fellowship, and strong professional development opportunities for non‑training registrars.
What You’ll Need
- Eligibility for MCNZ Provisional General or General registration
- A recognised primary medical degree and relevant postgraduate psychiatry experience
- Minimum 12 months’ Psychiatry Registrar experience, or equivalent acute mental health exposure
- Ability to deliver high‑quality, culturally responsive psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Why Work with Prospero Health & Social Care?
- Tailored support for both domestic and international candidates
- Guidance through MCNZ registration, documentation, and verification requirements
- Access to further opportunities across New Zealand for ongoing career development
- Dedicated consultant support throughout the onboarding process
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, including detailed information on your clinical practice, such as rotations, responsibilities, caseload exposure, and on‑call duties
Our team will contact you to arrange a confidential discussion and determine which opportunity within the region best matches your experience and training goals.