Psychologist Special Treatment Unit - Kia Marama

About this role

• Fixed term full time position available at Kia Marama Special Treatment Unit, Rolleston Prison
• Join a collegial, passionate team committed to psychological best practice
• Apply your clinical expertise in a diverse social service environment aligned with the Hōkai Rangi pathway

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Kia Marama is a Special Treatment Unit at Rolleston Prison, delivering two psychological treatment programmes for individuals who have committed child sexual offences. These programmes support the Department's goal of reducing re-offending and contributing to a safer Aotearoa.

Our team carries out clinical assessments and group treatment, provides supervision, training and advice within Corrections and to partner agencies, consults with the NZ Parole Board and the Courts, and contributes to a range of service development initiatives. We operate across both moderate and high intensity treatment environments, within a therapeutic community setting. The role offers ongoing clinical and professional variety, and opportunities to contribute to leadership and innovation in practice.

Click here to learn more about being a psychologist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Master's degree in Psychology and is registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
• Has experience in risk assessment within a similar context (desirable)
• Demonstrates culturally responsive practice and a commitment to working effectively with Māori
• Understands and applies Te Ao Māori, Tikanga Māori, and bi-cultural practice
• Works well within a collaborative and supportive professional environment
• Is aligned with the values and outcomes of Hōkai Rangi

In return, we offer:

• A vibrant and supportive team culture
• Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
• An environment where psychology is central to organisational practice
• A competitive salary with structured advancement opportunities
• Access to world-class training and mentoring in criminal justice psychology

If you're committed to using psychological approaches to create safer communities and positive social outcomes, we'd love to see your application.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370 per annum. Psychologists also have the ability to 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, 15th August

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.