At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, we're driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and hold stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the Role

Start your journey with Te Whatu Ora - right now we are looking for an exceptional Registered Psychologist who has experience in Child and Adolescent mental health and addiction, as well as experience or understanding of our Te Tai Tokerau rangatahi population.

This is a full time (40 hours per week) role based in Whangarei, however there is flexibility within the role for part time or job share. Te Roopu Kimiora is a secondary care mental health service seeing young people/rangatahi 0-18 years old who have severe to moderate mental health concerns. We work closely alongside the young person and their whānau to achieve goals that are set collaboratively so they can live to their fullest potential.  

About You

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be registered with the NZ Psychologists Board
• Provide a high standard of clinical psychology practice and expertise
• Working knowledge and commitment to Tikanga.
• Working knowledge of key child and adolescent issues and psychopathology.

Join our team and be supported to provide clinical leadership and develop your career. Bring your high standard of clinical practice and expertise to support the wellbeing of tāngata whaiora and their whānau through the provision of psychological assessment, intervention and consultation/supervision.  

If you are an experienced, pro-active, motivated and self-directed psychologist with the ability to educate as you go, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tāngata i te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Te Hiranga Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH23-034

Closes: 30 March 2023