Location: Wellington, Hutt Valley, Wairarapa
Contract: Permanent, Part Time ( 0.8 FTE)
Health New
Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o
Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New
Zealanders.
About the Role
The Central Region
Eating Disorder Service (CREDS) is looking for a dynamic, energetic
psychologist to join our unique multi-disciplinary team.
The salary range
for this role is $77,000 - $136,000 depending on
experience.
About the Team/Service/ Location
CREDS offers treatment and therapy services to individuals
with eating disorders, as part of the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual
Disability Service (MHAID) operated by the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital
and Coast District Health Boards. We provide a full range of specialist
services to people with eating disorders in the greater Wellington area – from
nutritional counselling, outpatient therapy and psycho-social education through
to a 6-bed residential care facility and 7am-7pm therapeutic Day Programme.
This exciting role will involve provision of clinical psychology
assessment, intervention and treatment services to individuals (1:1 and groups)
and their families.
About you
If you are passionate about restoring the wellness of those impacted by
eating disorders, have excellent clinical skills and enjoy working amongst a
tight-knit and caring team then please do not hesitate to apply.
You need to be registered with New Zealand Psychologists Board and have
a current annual practicing certificate.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring
excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that
is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and
service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,
Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
If applying from abroad, please check your
eligibility for NZPB registration and state the outcome on your cover letter in
your application.
To apply please click “apply now.” All
applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 25 March 2026. If you have any
questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed
with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
