Psychologist - Rimutaka

6 months ago

Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Kotahi anō te kaupapa**: ko te oranga o te iwi', ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people'
Ngā kawenga | About the role
We seek a Registered Psychologist to join our dedicated team at the Upper Hutt Psychologist's Office, located near Rimutaka Prison in Trentham, Upper Hutt. Our work encompasses Rimutaka and Arohata (female) Prisons, as well as Community Probation. We collaborate closely with the Wellington Psychological Service Teams in the Greater Wellington region and connect with colleagues in Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay as part of the Lower North Region.
Our team's responsibilities encompass various clinical tasks, including assessment, group and individual treatment, and case consultation with men, women, and Young Adults under 25. We work with individuals identified as high risk for reoffending, often dealing with complex challenges. You will receive comprehensive training, supervision, and support to excel as a therapist, including opportunities to provide Expert Witness Reports and Testimony in court.
We actively participate in Multidisciplinary meetings, support whanau hui, and emphasise collaboration with our clients. You'll have chances to provide training and explore areas of personal interest within our work at Ara Poutama. We're committed to trauma-informed practice and offer neuropsychological assessments as needed. Additionally, you'll develop skills for conducting challenging therapeutic conversations and providing empathic yet honest feedback.
While the role can be demanding, we prioritise work-life balance and well-being, ensuring you perform at a high level of expertise. Ara Poutama provides specific training, ongoing support through supervision, refreshers, and both in-house and external training to support your success in the role.
If you want to find out more about being a psychologist at the Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa click here.

**Some of the benefits of joining our team include**:

- The pride of working for a Government Organisation leading the charge with a Māori focussed strategy - Hōkai Rangi - which we are working to make truly meaningful as a psychological service.
- As part of this we now have in house cultural supervision which is cutting edge and focussed on our clients and their needs, and ensuring we are practicing thoughtfully and skilfully in this area as psychologists.
- Working with and being supported by other psychologists
- Working in Prison and community-based settings
- A chance to work in a culturally diverse region
- An in-depth training programme to equip staff with knowledge in risk assessment and forensic treatment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Regular clinical and cultural supervision
- Flexible working conditions
- Free parking and use of pool cars

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. We may also offer flexible and/or part-time options for working hours. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
International Relocation Package
- Freight forward of $10,000
- 4-weeks accommodation
- 4-weeks rental vehicle hire
- Airport transfers of up to $300 and any stop-over accommodation

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.
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 31st March.
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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