Psychiatrist (Senior Medical Officer)

Psychiatrist (Senior Medical Officer)

Location N/APosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$357,750SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 96 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PsychiatryFull-time

Overview

SalaryDr Signal range
$332k – $390k

96 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Multidisciplinary teams across service in New Zealand health facilities

Role summary

Psychiatrist positions are available across New Zealand in a variety of subspecialties with compensation based on experience including base salary plus allowances and superannuation. Benefits include substantial CME allowance, sabbaticals, indemnity insurance coverage, paid leave, and visa support.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Hybrid primary and secondary care within inpatient units OR Community Mental Health Teams

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$332k–$390k · $358k median
$325kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$397k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$332k – $390k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
96 recent physician reports · national cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
PTO
6 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • Annual CME allowance of approx. USD $9,408 (NZD $16,000)
  • 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years
  • Indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ
  • Professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed
  • Complimentary visa and immigration support
  • Tailored relocation package if eligible
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Generous discretionary sick leave
  • 12 paid public holidays with T1.5 plus time in lieu if worked
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave plus government 26 weeks
Physician-reported total comp$332k–$390k · $358k median
$325kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$397k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 96 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Health New Zealand

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EHR
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Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
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Facility & Community

Location N/A
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Facility
Multidisciplinary teams across service in New Zealand health facilities
Market
National
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Practice setting
Multidisciplinary teams across service in New Zealand health facilities
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Multidisciplinary teams across service in New Zealand health facilities

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Questions to ask the employer

  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Take the next step in your Psychiatry career in beautiful New Zealand Advance your career working in multidisciplinary teams across service Full-time, permanent and fixed-term opportunities are available across New Zealand in a range of Psychiatry subspecialties About you Exciting opportunities are available for qualified Psychiatrists who want to make a positive impact while working in dynamic, multidisciplinary, and supportive teams. In New Zealand, Psychiatry is generally practised as a hybrid primary and secondary care specialty, based either in an inpatient unit or within specialist Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). We're recruiting across all Psychiatry subspecialties throughout New Zealand. Some of our highest-demand areas include Adult Community Child and Adolescent Early Psychosis Intervention Forensic Mental Health for Older People Maternal Mental Health Intellectual Disability Positions are available throughout New Zealand with immediate start dates, or you can speak with our recruitment team about your plans to move to New Zealand. To work as a Psychiatrist (Senior Medical Officer) in New Zealand, you must become registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Practitioners must meet competency standards and hold an Annual Practising Certificate (APC) to practise safely and effectively. Call New Zealand home Once you've accepted a position, our Health Immigration team can provide free immigration support for you and your family. Senior Medical Officers are on New Zealand's Green List Tier 1, making you eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa so you can apply for residency before you arrive. One of the best things about living and working in New Zealand is the opportunity to enjoy spectacular natural landscapes, outdoor adventures, and vibrant cities close to where you live and work. You're never far from hiking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports, fine dining, or opportunities to experience Māori culture throughout the country. Salary, benefits and leave Salary The average salary package for Psychiatrists in New Zealand is USD ~$201,996 ($343,500 NZD) Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement Benefits You will receive an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of USD ~$9,408 (NZD $16,000) paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years your indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed complimentary visa and immigration support a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible. Leave You'll get 6 weeks of annual leave generous discretionary sick leave 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks. Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is "the weaving of wellness". We're dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand, with our people at the heart of everything we do. How to apply Please click 'apply now' to move forward. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have questions, please e-mail our recruiters at: internationalrecruitmentcentre@tewhatuora.govt.nz We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.