Clinical Psychologist

23 hours ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora, Silverdale Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton
  • Permanent 80 hours per fortnight

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

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to work in the context of a multidisciplinary community team committed to providing excellent evidence-based biopsychosocial treatment.

You will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, formulating, and implementing evidence-informed psychological treatment to tāngata whaiora. The position involves working with tāngata whaiora via a variety of psychological assessments, psychological therapies and other interventions.

You would also provide psychological consults and support to other team members as well as supervision for interns, depending upon your own level of experience. Continuing professional development is encouraged and supported via annual training allowances for each psychologist.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team

Central South is a community based team that supports adults who live in the south of Hamilton city, Raglan, Cambridge and Matamata. You would be part of, and receive supervision and training from senior and clinical psychologists with a many years experience working in mental health settings. You will have access to a Clinical Lead Psychologist who oversees and supports all of the psychologists working within teams in Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

  • Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board with scope of practice.
  • Support the pursuit of Māori health gains as well as achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.
  • Support Māori oversight and ownership of decision-making processes necessary to achieve Māori health equity.
  • Support the expression of hauora Māori models of care and mātauranga Māori.
  • Have knowledge of and experience working with complex tāngata whaiora in mental health or corrections settings

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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 16 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alan Barlow at

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

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