Clinical Psychologist (Child Development Service)

Location:  Puketiro Centre, Porirua 

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.8FTE / 32 hours per week)

Salary: Apex MECA up to step 7 ($85,000 - $115,000)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The Child Development Service is looking for a clinical psychologist to permanently join the team. The role is 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week). 

We are a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist developmental assessments (including cognitive / neuropsychological assessments, and assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder) and interventions. We use a holistic approach to enable children with disabilities to reach their maximum potential within their families and extended environment. 

Team work is a key component of the role, working collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals.

The position is currently based at the Puketiro Centre, Porirua, and the applicant would need to be available to work on all Child Development sites across the region (Wellington to Kapiti). 

About the Team/Service/Location 

The Child Development team are a committed team of Allied health professionals.

The team works within a transdisciplinary model, using a holistic approach to enable children to reach their maximum potential within their families and extended environment. 

The team is comprised of the following disciplines: Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Social Worker, Clinical Pathway Coordinator and ASD Coordinator. We have a small team of support staff to assist the work undertaken.   

About you 

The successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively and supportively with other team members to ensure provision of appropriate assessment and treatment. The person suitable for this role will also have excellent clinical skills and be comfortable with assessment.  The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships within the team.

• Current registration with the Psychologists Board with clinical psychologist scope of practice.
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Previous experience working with children and their families and in the field of disability would be an advantage. The ability to conduct neuropsychological assessments is essential.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6 March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.