Professional Leader Psychology
- Professional Lead Psychology: Waikato,: Permanent Fulltime
- Excellent Leadership opportunity
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
We are welcoming applications from New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologists who will provide professional and strategic leadership for psychologist working across Health NZ Waikato. You will be a valued member of the Allied Health, Scientific and Technical leadership team partnering with other Allied Health Professional Leads and operational leads across our organisation.
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About the Team/Service
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato employs approx. Psychologists who work across both mental and physical health services across a number of sites across the district of Waikato. You will be joining a friendly team of Allied Health professional leads who work closely in collaboration with our operational partners.
About you
As a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist you will have relevant clinical leadership skill and experience along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will have experience working with and collaborating with other professions and services to improve patient outcomes. You will be the type of person who leads by example and creates an opportunity for people to thrive through high levels of engagement.
Qualities we are looking for
- NZ Registered clinical psychologist
- Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
- Future thinking, looking at incorporating service improvement projects that improve patient outcomes and effectively utilise resources
- Ability to work in partnership with operational partners to drive services forward, consider innovative ways of working to make the most of the resources avaliable.
- Personal skills/characteristics: approachable, supportive, team player, visionary, strategic, models integrity and empowers staff development within the team.
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 30 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at elisa.travailleur@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.