Clinical Psychologist

2 months ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato Full time

**Clinical Psychologist - Perinatal Mental Health**

**Job Number**:WAI28379**

**Where you’ll be working**:Waiora CBD, Anglesea Street, Hamilton

**The details**:Fixed term to 29 August 2025 - full time 40 hours per week

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist within the Perinatal Mental Health Service. In this role, you will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for completing psychological assessments, therapy and supporting a recovery-based journey through the service for tāngata whaiora and their whanau.

The Perinatal Mental Health team work with pregnant people or those with infants in their first year of life who present with moderate to severe mental health challenges that presented during this period. We aim to do this is in a culture of caring - for each other: ourselves, tangata whaiora, their whānau and communities, and our sector partners.

**Click here** to view the position description.**
- (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)_

**Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service**

We are a team of experienced, specialised health professionals skilled in helping the birthing parent with mental health conditions related to having a baby. Our team offers assessment, treatment and advice for women who have developed a mental illness during the perinatal period or have an ongoing or previous mental health disorder.

We take a holistic approach, working with both the pregnant person and those with infants in their first year of life, together with their partners, whaanau, and services and health providers involved in their care.

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora will shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

**Mōu | About you**

As a perinatal mental health psychologist, you will work with pregnant people or those with infants in their first year of life. By intervening with the parent, you have the opportunity to help change the whole family system at a crucial time.

The successful applicant will need good psychological skills and knowledge alongside the ability to work within teams and systems.

**Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role**:

- NZPB registration as a clinical psychologist
- A current practising certificate
- Ability to work in positions of responsibility, demonstrating assessment skills and independent decision-making
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Full driver’s licence

**Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato**

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please **click here**.
- As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Closing date**:Open until filled

**Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team

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