Psychologist - Auckland Region

2 weeks ago


Tamaki, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join a large supportive team where you can positively influence lives and contribute to community safety.
- Access ample career growth and professional development.
- Pursue your true passions with specialised opportunities tailored to your interests.

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

Join a team of psychologists across Auckland and make a real impact. In this role, you'll work with diverse populations to support positive change and enhance community safety.

Whether based in central Auckland, Manukau, or one of our correctional facilities, you'll work directly with individuals at high risk of reoffending, using a range of tailored psychological interventions. Services are provided to both men and women across prison and community settings.

Whichever setting best suits you, you'll enjoy a strong team culture, ongoing professional development, and the chance to help shape the future of rehabilitation in the corrections system.

**Click here to learn more about being a psychologist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.**

**He korero mou | About you**

Whether you're just starting your career or seeking to advance in a development-focused service, you hold a minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology (Clinical or Forensic Psychology) and are registered with the NZ Psychologist Board in the clinical/counselling or general scope of practice.

**Utu a-tau | Salary**

The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370 per annum. 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.

In addition to your salary, you will receive a $2,000 annual professional development allowance and become eligible for five weeks of annual leave after one year of service, increasing to six weeks after four years of continuous service.

**Ko wai matou | 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, whanau, 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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.

Applications close on**:Sunday 4**th** May



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