New Zealand Job Openings
New Zealand Government
Senior Psychologist
FULL TIME
October 23, 2024
Senior Psychologist - Permanent, Full Time, Open to flexible work options, position based in Rolleston, Christchurch
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:
We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a Senior Psychologist in our leadership team, you will provide expertise in the application of psychological science. You will contribute to the care of our rangatahi by providing specialised assessments and treatment for the young people supported in the residence.
Your expertise in applying psychological knowledge to enhance the team's surrounding the young person will improve the effectiveness of our outcomes. You will work within our multidisciplinary environment to help young people in our care realise a positive future.
We need you to have an understanding of mental health to provide advice and training for our helpful team to improve practices and site initiated programmes.
Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo is a residence supporting both males and females. It operates within the Whakamana Tangata restorative practice framework. The Senior Psychologist is a member of the Residence leadership team and will have a central role across the residence to support trauma informed practice as well as providing staff development training and individual assessment and treatment to rangatahi. There are equivalent positions in the other youth justice residences and this provides a peer group. There is practice leadership and support from the National Office team.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
Be a part of a team of a psychologist community spread across the country on our residences. Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position sits between $125,926 to $139,459 per annum, dependant on experience. We offer payment to support clinical supervision. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
- Salary $125,926 to $139,459 per annum + Benefits
- Do you want an influential role that allows you to provide expertise to implement and improve care that leads to young people realising a better future?
- We have an exciting role available for Senior Psychologists to join Oranga Tamariki.
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:
- We put Tamariki first
- We believe Aroha is vital
- We respect the Mana of people
- We are Tika and Pono
- We value Whakapapa
- We recognise that Oranga is a journey
We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a Senior Psychologist in our leadership team, you will provide expertise in the application of psychological science. You will contribute to the care of our rangatahi by providing specialised assessments and treatment for the young people supported in the residence.
Your expertise in applying psychological knowledge to enhance the team's surrounding the young person will improve the effectiveness of our outcomes. You will work within our multidisciplinary environment to help young people in our care realise a positive future.
We need you to have an understanding of mental health to provide advice and training for our helpful team to improve practices and site initiated programmes.
Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo is a residence supporting both males and females. It operates within the Whakamana Tangata restorative practice framework. The Senior Psychologist is a member of the Residence leadership team and will have a central role across the residence to support trauma informed practice as well as providing staff development training and individual assessment and treatment to rangatahi. There are equivalent positions in the other youth justice residences and this provides a peer group. There is practice leadership and support from the National Office team.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- NZ Psychologist registration with a Masters' Degree in Psychology (Clinical or Counselling)People with the general scope should have extensive experience in a forensic setting with young people.
- Experience providing psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment
- Experience or a strong motivation to work with Kaupapa Māori frameworks and services
- Knowledge of criminal conduct and effective interventions to reduce offending behaviours
- An understanding of tikanga Māori, the importance of whakapapa and appreciation of cultural differences
- Understanding of the impact of neuro-disability, trauma and attachment on a young person's behaviour
Be a part of a team of a psychologist community spread across the country on our residences. Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position sits between $125,926 to $139,459 per annum, dependant on experience. We offer payment to support clinical supervision. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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