Psychologist, Kaimātai Hinengaro

• Join our supportive team in the Gateway Programme, Child and Family Safety Service
• Permanent, part-time role (0.7FTE, 28 hours per week)
• Start date from 2nd February 2026
• Registration with NZ Psychologists Board and a current APC is essential

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

At the Gateway Programme, the cases we see can be incredibly complex. We are seeking an experienced Psychologist with proven experience in psychological assessment and intervention, working in complex systems, and providing services collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

You will be based at Tiaki Whānau-Child and Family Safety Service as a member of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the health assessment and recommendations for Interagency Service Agreements. You will need to be flexible and adaptable with enthusiasm for knowledge sharing across disciplines.

The service hours at Tiaki Whānau are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm with some flexibility offered for this 0.7 FTE position. The successful applicant is required to work Wednesday afternoons for the MDT meeting which is attended by all members of the team, and every second Thursday afternoon when our team meeting occurs.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• assessing psychological wellbeing, providing evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with paediatric teams for tamariki and adolescents in care of Oranga Tamariki
• developing resources, educating and supporting Gateway Programme staff
• maintaining effective communication and collaborateing with various services
• leading and developing the Gateway Programme, supervising staff, and providing guidance
• participating in quality improvement initiatives
• engaging in relevant professional development and adhering to ethical standards.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have proven experience in psychological assessment and intervention, working in complex systems, and providing services within multi-professional teams
• have a commitment to biculturalism and working with diverse populations
• have a minimum of three years experience as a Clinical, Health or Child and Family Psychologist - at a senior level is desirable
• be client-focused, self-reflective, and have strong interpersonal skills
• have the ability to work under pressure, lead change, and work autonomously
• be registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board with a current Annual Practicing Certificate, and membership in a professional psychological organisation (NZCCP and/or NZPsS)
• have an education in health psychology and trauma, experience with tamariki and adolescents in care, and a background in complex trauma management is desirable.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 15 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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