Psychologist, Tai Aroha Special Treatment Unit

4 months ago


Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Make a significant impact on the lives of people.
- Advance your career and expertise with structured professional development.
- Work collaboratively with a vibrant and supportive team of professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Can support preferences for a full-time or part-time position.

Ngā kawenga | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Registered Psychologist at the Tai Aroha STU in central Hamilton, offering a unique chance to contribute to violence prevention and rehabilitation within a world-class community-based Special Treatment Unit (STU). As a psychologist in this role, you'll be at the heart of a therapeutic environment with a strong Tikanga Māori focus, providing essential therapy and reintegration support for residents. This is a calling for those who aspire to empower individuals on Home Detention sentences to lead lives free of violence and reintegrate positively into their communities and families.
If you want to find out more about working as a psychologist at the Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa click here.
He kōrero mōu | About you
We are seeking a dedicated professional with a genuine desire to empower people to make positive changes in their lives. Your experience in clinical assessment, treatment, and psychometric testing will be invaluable in this role. As someone with an interest in cultural responsiveness, you will thrive in an environment that values and integrates Tikanga Māori principles. While experience in group facilitation is preferred, it is not essential - we believe in nurturing and developing your skills to their fullest potential. If you are ready to embrace this unique opportunity, bringing your passion and expertise to a role that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you to join our team at Tai Aroha STU.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370. Frontline Psychologists also have the ability to work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.
Applications close Sunday 21st April.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.



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