Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Are you looking to work within a dynamic field and community? Are you passionate about working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau?    

We are an Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service that pride ourselves on delivering specialised care to whānau within our Tairāwhiti community. 

We are looking for Psychologists to join our team, where a strong cultural emphasis underpins all we that we do. Whilst we are keen to hear from Clincial Psychologists we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants. This position will focus on supporting tamariki and whānau in distress, while utilising the skills of your profession.

We can offer attractive remuneration packages, relocation costs, accommodation costs and flexible hours. You will be required to be motivated to contribute to service development, quality improvement projects and leadership roles along with undertaking your clinical duties.

Whilst living and working in Tairāwhiti a great work life balance can be effortlessly maintained.  If beautiful beaches, nature walks, a relaxed small city vibe with a strong Māori cultural identity is what you are looking for, then we would like to hear from you.

The remuneration range for this role is $ $77,478 - $108,058 (step 1 – 10) and is covered by the collective agreement: CEA APEX Psychologists MECA

Position Description | Psychologist

Any queries please contact Nicola Pittar, Team Leader: nicola.pittar@tdh.org.nz 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Immigration/Visa Support
Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.