Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist or Rehabilitation Psychologistat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
Permanent, Part time position 20 hours per week (0.5FTE), with potential for further hours upcomingBased at Burwood Health CampusHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTheBurwood Hospital Psychology department is looking for an experiencedPsychologist to join colleagues working predominantly in the interdisciplinaryteams of Burwood Hospital.
Burwood Hospital provides inpatient andoutpatient rehabilitation services for people in the Canterbury region.As a NZregistered Psychologist, with relevant post graduate Diploma, this positionprovides the opportunity to work with people experiencing an array of factorsaffecting their wellbeing.We work in teams of doctors, nurses andtherapists to help patients reclaim areas of function in their lives that areimpacted as a result of injury and illness. You will help patients (andtheir Whānau) todevelop strategies to manage symptoms and disabilities, to manage pain, toadapt and to re-establish integrity and independence.
The patientpopulation our teams serve, span a wide age range, from diverse ethnic andsocial backgrounds. Such diversity provides a stimulating mix of familiar andnovel clinical issues and challenges.About YouBring your experience working with individuals and groupsdelivering education, biopsychosocial assessment and evidence basedpsychological therapies.
As well asindividual and group-based patient care, you will be a key participant in teamsmade up of a range of disciplines, providing a vital psychological perspectiveat meetings, and in treatment planning. Training and or experience in some or all of the following areaswould be welcome:Assessment and rehabilitation of people who have experienced injuries, illness and chronic health conditions, including chronic painProvision of relevant psychological interventions and support to interdisciplinary teamsAn understanding of the key psychological processes involved in coping with trauma, grief, adjustment, rehabilitation and in regaining independence, following injury or illnessOngoing supervision and support will be provided by the capable,enthusiastic team of experienced Psychologists who work in the Burwood HospitalPsychology Department.
This role is suited to candidates with at least 1 year post intern experience. Workingfor Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Howto ApplyTo apply for the role please click 'applynow.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11:59pm on 17th June 2026.
If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzApplications sent viaemail will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will bereviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close thisadvertisement early.