Clinician

Location – New Plymouth

The position is – 32 hours per week (negotiable)

Full Time equivalent: 0.8 FTE

WELLSTOP

Collaborative and supportive environment

Fantastic wellness policies offered

Opportunities for learning and development

Aspiring towards working from a Māori world view.

The Agency

The harakeke (flax) plant represents the whānau (family) in Māori thought. The rito (shoot) is the child. It is protectively surrounded by the awhi rito (parents). The outside leaves represent the tīpuna (grandparents and ancestors).

The harakeke in the Whiria Te Tangata logo speaks to the strength of many intertwined together, similarly with people – when you are on your own you are not as strong as when you have many around you providing you with tautoko. Weave the harakeke together it is stronger, weave the people together they are stronger.

The logo includes the shape of Maunga, the solid foundations that have integrity and have a whakapapa. Within the Maunga are diamond shapes, which signifies preciousness and strength (diamonds are regarded as hard/strong precious material) so are our people precious, and strong and can overcome obstacles and challenges. The young shoot of harakeke represents continual new growth as we as people can continually grow.

WellStop is an innovative and well-established agency. Our aim is to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour in our communities and work with clients to address the effects of sexual harm/violence. Our Social Workers/Support Workers make a significant difference in the lives of people, whanau, and communities through prevention and support.

WellStop is committed to upholding and protecting the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work. We believe in enhancing the mana of whanau through understanding tikanga and building relationships with mana whenua. Together with our network, we commit to whakapapa, rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.

Candidates will be considered for interview as they present, which may be before the closing date.

The role

We are looking for a Clinician to join our team.

The purpose of the role will be to assess the treatment and support needs of child, youth and adult clients who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour, and work alongside whānau, and other supports who have been impacted by this behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, or similar.
• Be registered with a professional body and have a current Practicing Certificate (or be in the process of obtaining).
• Training and experience in delivering clinical and evidence-based treatment.
• Experience in the use of psychometrics, assessment, and formulation of client issues.
• Experience creating safety plans.
• Report writing experience.
• Experience in working with issues of sexual abuse, trauma, and mental health would be advantageous.
• The clinician should be comfortable with working with clients living with an Intellectual Disability or Neurodevelopmental Disorder.
• The ability to work in a culturally responsive manner that demonstrates a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi including experience with Kaupapa Māori models of practice.
• Connections with the local community and an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with whānau, hapu and Iwi.
• You will be required to drive so a FULL NZ driver's licence is required.
• To be considered for this position you must already be located and resident in NZ have either NZ citizenship/residency or a valid NZ work visa.

What we will provide to you:

• A satisfying role where you can use your skills to really make a difference in the lives of families who are striving to move beyond harmful sexual behaviour.
• A great work environment with dedicated colleagues.
• Five weeks annual leave per year.
• Generous wellbeing allowance.
• The opportunity to work creatively and flexibly and learn new models of practice.
• Regular supervision.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Support to learn Te Reo Māori.
• Professional body membership fees paid.
• Opportunity to expand your skills to work with a variety of clients.

To apply

• To view the position description, visit our website –
• To apply for this position please email your CV and cover letter – to by 5pm Monday 17 November 2025.
• For any questions you might have, please contact Julie Scott, Executive Lead on mobile