INTERN OPPORTUNITY

Intern Psychologist
Mental Health and Addiction Services
Palmerston North Hospital

Mid Central's Mental Health Services are offering two 0.8 FTE positions for an Intern Psychologist in 2025 based in Palmerston North.

To be considered for this position you must be:

• enrolled in a New Zealand University

• undertaking masters or doctoral qualification in clinical psychology

• able to supply a letter from your research supervisor indicating the progress of your research thesis.

• registered as a Trainee or Intern Psychologist.

One position will be based in our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service and the second position will be split 2 days a week in the adult Manawatu Locality Mental Health & Addictions Service and 2 days a week in the Older Adult Mental Health Service.

If you are interested in one or more of this intern opportunity, then we look forward to hearing from you.

If you should wish to discuss the available positions further, please contact Robyn Girling-Butcher the Professional Leader Psychology on 0274036623 or email robyn.girling-butcher@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Our Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Mid Central (Mid Central) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, Mid Central offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Mid Central region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.


We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
Mid Central actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.