Clinical Psychologist - Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facilityat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)83,286 - 133,370
12
-month fixed term role with flexibility for full-time or part-time hours.The potential for future permanent opportunities.Ideal for private practitioners who want to gain diverse experience and simultaneously create a steady additional income.
Mō te tūnga | About the roleHave a positive impact on the lives of women who have experienced trauma.Experience ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in mental health service provision.Work collaboratively with a vibrant and supportive team of professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.As a psychologist within our multi-disciplinary team at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, your role will encompass providing a full range of secondary mental health psychological services including triage, comprehensive and systemic assessment and treatment based on best practice psychological service delivery.
Ara Poutama devotes significant time and resources into caring for wāhine vulnerable to self-harming behaviour or suicide.A core part of your role will be to monitor, promulgate and promote best practice in the delivery of mental health services for wāhine at risk of suicide and self-harm within the Intervention and Support Unit and wider prison environment.
We are especially committed to providing a culturally safe practice and approach for the people in our care that recognises their complex and entwined histories of severe trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and poverty that have often contributed to their offending.
As an experienced clinical specialist, you will also be accountable for directing, monitoring and evaluating psychological care that is provided by others, including providing clinical leadership and fostering teamwork and collaboration.Mōu | About you Join us at Auckland Region Women's Prison as a psychologist, where your resilience and creativity make a real impact.
We're seeking someone with strong relational skills, adaptability, and the ability to balance multiple perspectives.
Navigate complex environments, collaborate with custodial staff, and contribute to positive change.
Be proactive and reflective in a fulfilling role that combines expertise with making a difference.
If you're ready for a transformative opportunity, consider joining our team.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceTo be successful in this role you will have:Masters Degree in Psychology, and eligible to be registered in New Zealand as a Psychologist.Can operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting and has an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi.Able to provide psychological assessment and treatment services based upon evidence of what constitutes best practice in a Corrections setting.Ability to be flexible and adapt behaviour to reflect diverse situations and people, and deal positively with difficult situations and people.
Ngā painga | The benefitsThe full salary range is $83,286- $133,370 per annum.
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 NowTo 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: Saturday, 28th FebruaryIf 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.