Clinical Psychologist - Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health

• Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre, Waikato Hospital
• Fixed term until Jun 2027 – 80 hours per fortnight

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

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to work in the context of multidisciplinary inpatient teams committed to providing excellent evidence-based biopsychosocial treatment to people with a mental health history. The position involves working with tāngata whaiora via a variety of psychological assessments, psychological therapies and other interventions.

Continuing professional development is encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments including psychometric evaluations, risk assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop collaborative holistic treatment plans and provide individual and group therapy in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Develop well informed psychological formulations based on comprehensive assessments.
• Provide clinical supervision (dependent on level of experience), consultation and advice to the multidisciplinary team
• Engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, particularly tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Supports the pursuit of Māori health gains as well as achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori

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This role works across the three adult acute mental health in-patient wards within The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

• Be registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board with scope of practice.
• Have knowledge of and experience working with complex tāngata whaiora in mental health settings.
• Support the pursuit of Māori health gains as well as achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
• Support Māori oversight and ownership of decision-making processes necessary to achieve Māori health equity.
• Support the expression of hauora Māori models of care and mātauranga Māori.

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

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 20 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amanda Lewis-Wilson at amanda.lewis-wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz.

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