About us | Mō mātou
The Royal
Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for
training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa
New Zealand. The College is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC)
and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver specialist medical
education and training, and professional development programs. The College is
committed to elevating healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait
Islander, and Māori communities guided by its commitments to reconciliation and
Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About the role | Mō te
tūranga
Fixed-Term to 24 December 2026 | Full-time | Wellington, NZ
This role supports the development and
delivery of the RANZCP’s New Zealand Te Tupu Whakaritorito | Psychiatry
Interest Forum (NZ PIF) program, which is funded by Health New Zealand |
Te Whatu Ora.
The NZ PIF program aims to strengthen
the psychiatry workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand by delivering targeted,
culturally appropriate initiatives for medical students and doctors who are
considering a career in psychiatry.
A key focus of the program is to
increase the number of New Zealand medical students — including Māori and
Pasifika medical students — as well as resident medical officers and junior
doctors, who seek entry into the RANZCP Fellowship training program.
In this role, you will contribute to
the successful delivery of the program through project and event
coordination, program implementation, reporting, and evaluation. You will
also play an important role in building and maintaining strong relationships
with a broad range of stakeholders, both within the RANZCP and externally.
Key responsibilities |
Ngā kawenga matua
- Support the ongoing implementation and growth of the NZ PIF program,
working closely with the management team and advisory group.
- Coordinate projects, events, and program activities.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders,
including medical schools, mental health organisations, and medical student
representative groups and bodies
What you’ll bring | Ngā pūkenga me ngā
wheako
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Experience supporting projects and/or programs, including planning,
coordination, reporting, and evaluation.
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Strong communication
skills, both written and verbal.
- Well‑developed organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently and building positive relationships
with a range of stakeholders.
- Valid working rights in New Zealand.
For more details, please refer to the position description (copy and
paste link into browser): https://www.ranzcp.org//getmedia/1e13f8f3-475a-4227-8b6a-bc52662b7f96/PD-Project-Officer-PIF-NZ-Feb-26.pdf
What’s on offer | He aha tā mātou e tuku
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NZ$68,000 to NZ$83,000, commensurate
with skills and experience.
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Hybrid working model.
-
37.5-hour week plus a
paid day off each month.
- 12 weeks of
gender-neutral paid parental leave.
- A welcoming,
values-driven workplace culture, with initiatives such as the Yarn’anga
literature club.
- The opportunity to
contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven work that improves mental health
outcomes across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
Please
submit your resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of
this role.
No agencies, please.
Diversity and
Inclusion | Te kanorau me te whakaurunga
RANZCP is
committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion and authenticity
are genuinely valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds,
including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent
individuals, and people of all ages, cultures, faiths and lived experiences.
We strongly
encourage applications from people with lived and living experience of mental
health challenges, and from Māori and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples. We recognise and value the knowledge, perspectives and cultural
strengths that diverse communities bring to our work and are committed to
creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all.
Nau mai, haere mai — we welcome your
application.
Applications close: Monday,
6 April
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