Clinical Psychologist, Taunaki - Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Permanent, full-time & part-time roles 

Remuneration as per APEX MECA guidelines 

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. 

Do you want to make a real, positive impact? Here’s your chance! 

The Opportunity 

Based in Otahuhu, this position offers the opportunity to work across South Auckland within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. You will use evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, PCIT, attachment-based therapy, or family therapy to support children and adolescents with significant mental health needs. 

We collaborate closely with families, non-government organisations, schools, and primary care providers to deliver integrated, community-based care. Clinical supervision and professional development are provided. 

Our vision for the Pasifika Mental Health & Integrated Care Services North is to become a Centre for Clinical and Cultural Excellence in delivering evidence-based practice for all those accessing mental health services. 

You will receive ongoing support from your line manager, clinical coordinator, and peers within your integrated specialist “home team” (ISpEC). Counties also offer opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development across our service. If this sounds like the work you would like to do, and you are passionate about optimising the mental, physical health, and wellbeing of the children, youth and families we serve, then we would love to hear from you. 

We have full-time and part-time Clinical Psychologist positions available, working Monday to Friday. 

Essential 

• Registered or eligible for NZ Psychology Board registration under the general or clinical scope of practice 

• Hold a current annual practising certificate or eligible to apply for one 

• A minimum 12 months practical experience in clinical psychology or equivalent 

• Commitment to Tiriti o Waitangi 

• Knowledge in working with Maaori models of practice is preferred but not required 

• A full driver’s license with no limitations 

What we can offer you 

• Career Progression: Opportunities for educational and career advancement 

• Professional Development: A generous training budget and various workplace training opportunities 

• Team Environment: A nurturing and supportive workplace 

• Work Perks: Discounted services and reimbursement for annual practicing certificate cost 

• Visa Support: Assistance with Work Visa applications for eligible candidates 

• Flexible Opportunities: We offer both full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle 

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 

For more information, please contact Amy on amy.lin@tewhatuora.govt.nz or +64 21 1997398. To view the job description, please click here. 

The successful applicant will have to complete the registration process with the New Zealand Psychologist Board - https://psychologistsboard.org.nz/. Remuneration is in line with the APEX Psychologist MECA guidelines, based on skills and experience. 

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

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.