Child Psychologist-Child, Woman & Family,Waitakere

 

We are looking for a NZ registered Clinical Psychologist or a Child and Family Psychologist to join our Community Child Health Team at Waitemata. You will be placed amongst a highly skilled and supportive team, who are passionate and work collaboratively, to make a difference in the lives of our tamariki and whanau.

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.

 

 

In this role you will be working together with our established Child Psychologist to provide children and young people with evidence-based psychological assessments, and management and treatment of a range of psychological, physical or cognitive impairments. The role will also require support to parents of children who present with psychological needs, as well as clinical consultation and input within the wider multi-disciplinary child health team.

 

In return we can offer you a highly rewarding opportunity to work alongside other professionals to support and provide treatment to children and their families. The roles allow for flexibility and creativity whilst growing the profile of psychology in the child health setting - further developing professional networking and strengthening our connection with tertiary training providers. We offer funding for continuing professional development and support professional supervision and networking opportunities.

 

 

The Community Child Health Teams have two primary locations – one at Waitakere Hospital, the other at Shea Terrace North Shore – so it is anticipated that you will need to travel across both sites.

 

 

To successfully meet the requirements of this role you will need to have:

 

• 3-5 years of experience working with children and have a comprehensive range of clinical expertise

• A passion for working with children and families

• Skilled in undertaking high quality psychological assessment and intervention

• Goal orientated and outcome focused approach

• Commitment to achieving equity, working in partnership, demonstrating excellence and whanau-centred care

 

 

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.

 

 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nisha Karipoth via email 

 

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

 

Job Number : WDHB19688

Closing Date : 17 April 2025