• Have an impact in a highly experienced multi professional team;
• A strong dedication to continual Professional development;
• Part-time fixed term (0.7 FTE) position available until 26th August 2025.

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide assessment and therapy providing psychologically based care and treatment. In addition you will be a full member of the Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation division, contributing to the ongoing development of the overall Psychology service in alignment with Waitaha Canterbury's Allied Health strategy.

Ko wai koe | About You

Our Older Persons Mental Health service predominantly provides clinical services to clients living in the community. Based alongside a dedicated multi-professional team, you will be working alongside a range of clinical colleagues and developing services to meet the needs of the community.

Within this role you will be required to rotate between with Older Persons Mental Health Day Clinic, Wards and Outpatients.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

• Experience in quality improvement initiatives.
• Registration as a clinical psychologist.
  

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - .

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. 

For additional information about this role please contact Natalie Gaunt - Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you.

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.