This study has demonstrated a high prevalence of burnout and factors associated with it among New Zealand psychiatrists. Further research is needed to ascertain why job satisfaction remains high in the presence of burnout, and factors predisposing to, or protective of, burnout.

Given the current state of knowledge, it would be difficult to accurately know whether New Zealand psychiatrists were burnt out or satisfied with their work. Carefully designed studies would help to clarify this issue.

Given the current state of knowledge, it would be difficult to accurately know whether New Zealand psychiatrists were burnt out or satisfied with their work. Carefully designed studies would help to clarify this issue.