Project Officer, Te Tupu Whakaritorito Psychiatry Interest Forum (NZ)

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 (0.8 FTE considered) | 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

• Experience supporting projects and/or programs, including planning, coordination, reporting, and evaluation.
• 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

• NZ$68,000 to NZ$83,000, commensurate with skills and experience.
• 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.

This position is being re‑advertised. Previous applicants need not apply. Early applications are encouraged.