Psychologist - Canterbury Area Group

About this role

• Join a collegial, passionate team committed to psychological best practice and supporting your professional development at any stage of your career.
• Use your clinical skills and expertise in a diverse social service environment aligned with the Hōkai Rangi service pathway.
• Positions available across the Canterbury Area Group.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Canterbury Area Group, Psychological Services. Based in one of our two team hubs, you will enjoy clinical and professional variety as you assist us in achieving positive outcomes. Embracing the scientist-practitioner framework, we provide specialist expertise across a broad range of service areas that will match your clinical and professional leadership interests. We are focused on assisting individuals to develop the awareness and skills to reduce re-offending, as well as engaging with diverse and integrated rehabilitation initiatives. Our team undertakes clinical assessments, treatment and specialised programmes, provides supervision, advice, and training within Corrections and allied agencies, consults to the Parole Board and Courts, and supports new service developments. While part of a supportive collegial team, you will work across a range of Corrections sites, bringing variety and broad clinical experiences. You will receive access to high quality clinical and cultural supervision. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

These professional teams call for someone who:

• Is reliable with strong communication skills.
• Has experience in risk assessment in a similar setting (desirable).
• Has a minimum of a master's degree in psychology and registration (full or intern) with the NZ Psychologist Board.
• Can demonstrate and commit to culturally responsive ways of working.
• Is an excellent problem solver with strong communication skills.
• Works well in a collaborative professional environment.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Te Ao Māori/Tikanga Māori and bi-cultural practice.
• Has commitment to contributing to the outcomes of Hōkai Rangi.
• Wants to begin or progress their career in a development focused service.

In return our services can offer you:

• Vibrant supportive team cultures.
• Career-long professional development and supervision.
• An environment in which psychology informs organisational practices.
• A competitive salary and structured advancement opportunities.
• World class criminal justice psychology training and mentoring.

If you want to work for a service committed to using psychological approaches to achieve positive social outcomes that make our communities safer, visit our website and apply now.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370 per annum. Psychologists also can work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding. We may also offer flexible and/or part-time options for working hours. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Friday, 10th April

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.rostron@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.