Trainee Psychologist

A valuable career opportunity for Psychology Graduates wishing to achieve registration with the NZ Board of Psychologists via Supervision to Registration Programme
- Based in our Special Treatment Unit, Te Piriti, Auckland Prison.
- August start date, 24 months fixed term agreement

Ngā kawenga | About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Psychologist to join our team as part of the Department of Corrections' Supervision to Registration (StR) programme.
As a Trainee Psychologist you will, under supervision, be involved in clinical and risk assessments and psychological therapy designed to reduce the offending rates of individuals on sentence. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds, have a range of presenting needs, and benefit from professional support to develop prosocial thinking and behaviours. All work and professional development will be supported by supervision and training. You will be required to develop and maintain a close working relationship with both custodial and community based staff. If you have are able to demonstrate the requirements for StR and are selected, you will be supported in your development of skills, knowledge and commitment that are required of a Psychologist registered under the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003). Once accepted you will be required to register as a Trainee with the NZ Psychologist Board prior to commencement, and maintain that registration during the programme.

He kōrero mōu | About you
The pre-requisites and minimum requirements for the StR programme include:

- A minimum grade of second class honours (division one) or better (overall B+ Average) for a Master's in Psychology degree.

**Passes in Masters level papers covering**: psychological assessment, psychopathology/abnormal psychology, and professional practice/ethics.It is considered that these pre-requisites are critical to providing the scaffold on which the supervision plan can then be developed. Furthermore, these specific papers provide the necessary context, background and beginning skills required for working with clients.
It is important that you demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate cultural responsiveness to your work in clinical practice and strategic Departmental work. This will help us contribute to Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Hōkai Rangi strategy.
Full training and supervision will be provided. The post is fixed term for 24 months to allow the applicant time to complete programme requirements. Acceptance into this position does not guarantee successful completion of the StR course of study which has formal programme tasks, supervision, and examination standards.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary for this role is $79,751 per annum.

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.
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.

Applications Close Friday 28th June.
- A current Curriculum Vitae, including an academic transcript indicating completion of pre-requisite courses and an overall B+ average.
- A current Supervisor's reference (where relevant).