Psychologist - Diabetes & ICU

• Specialist Diabetes Services & Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Full time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.30pm
• Whangarei Hospital

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Psychologist to work between the Diabetes Service and the Intensive Care Unit at Whangarei Hospital. This is for a full time, permanent position working 40 hours per week between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The hours will be at 20 hours per week in each service. We also welcome applications from candidates interested in just one of these posts at 0.5FTE.

In this position, you will deliver a proficient and streamlined psychological evaluation and therapy to individuals facing challenges that hinder their capacity to attain optimal functioning and well-being within the Diabetes Service and Intensive Care Unit.

Purpose of the role:

• Provide professional client-centred psychological practice to patients and their whanau/families
• Liaise with the wider hospital in order to meet the patient and whanau's needs
• Be an effective team member
• Complete and update records and data within a timely manner

Click here to view the position descriptions - ICU & Diabetes.

About the Location

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About you

To thrive in this role, you must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as the capability to collaborate effectively within a team and fulfil duties at peripheral clinics when necessary.

• Registered Psychologist with a current NZ practicing certificate
• Comprehensive Psychologist assessment and treatment skills
• Clinical experience in working with individuals with chronic health conditions
• Proficient in evidence-based practice

We would also consider applicants who are:

• Fully registered under the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 with a scope of practice that is appropriate to working as a mental health and addiction clinician e.g. nurse, psychologist, psychotherapist, occupational therapist; OR
• A fully registered alcohol and drug and/or gambling practitioner member of the Drug and Alcohol Addiction Practitioners' Association Aotearoa - New Zealand (DAPAANZ); OR
• A fully registered Social Worker; OR
• A full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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

Vacancy: WHA00309 & WHA00397