Psychologist - Tai Aroha, Hamiltonat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)83,286 - 133,370
Tai Aroha
- Community-based Special Treatment Unit, Hamilton Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini
- my strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many Mō te tūnga | About the roleTai Aroha is a beautiful purpose-built 10-bed residential treatment facility for men considered to have a high risk of violent offending.
It is run by a dedicated team of psychologists, reintegration coordinators, a programme facilitator, a Kaupapa Māori practitioner, and other support staff, who work together to help residents address the causes of their offending and build pathways for positive and crime-free lives.
It incorporates therapeutic community principles and processes, tikanga Māori practises, and offence-focused psychological treatment.As a psychologist at Tai Aroha- your core tasks will be to recruit, assess and develop individualised treatment plans for new residents.
You will help facilitate the 16-week Cognitive Self-Change rolling-group treatment programme, complete reports outlining their treatment progress, and consult on reintegration pathways for the men post-programme.
All staff will have the ability to deliver bespoke individual treatment sessions as appropriate and take an active role in running the therapeutic community, and senior staff will have further opportunities to provide clinical supervision and training.
This role is available as either a permanent position or a 6-month fixed-term contract, depending on your preference, with flexible hours ranging from 0.5 FTE up to full-time (1.0 FTE).Mōu | About you We're looking for a skilled treatment provider capable of developing meaningful therapeutic alliances with men that have often been entrenched in the criminal world and had few safe relationships in their lives, who will work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain an environment that allows these men to let down their defences so real change can occur.
It is essential that all staff have strong professional boundaries and understand the importance of proactively navigating transference issues to keep our residents and staff safe.This is a chance to be proactive and reflective, combining your expertise with the satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
To be considered for this role you must be registered with the New Zealand Psychologists' Board and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.Applicants must also be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceWe are seeking a Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists' Board who:Has knowledge of, or shows a willingness to learn, about Māori culture and protocolsHas experience in delivering therapeutic interventions, ideally group therapy with people who have a high-risk of violenceHas life experience that means they can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groupsIs comfortable having their practice viewed and are receptive of regular feedback on their practiceHas experience with report writing Ngā painga | The benefitsThe full salary range is $83,286
- $133,370.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills, and experience relevant to the role.
Frontline 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.
Our additional benefits include:Generous annual leave- 5 weeks, increasing up to 6 weeks (depending on role and tenure)Departmental Day
- one additional paid day each year to support team wellbeing and connectionProfessional development support
- an annual professional development fundNational psychology training forum
- annual national forum for all psychologists to connect, learn, and share best practiceTe Reo Māori and Tikanga allowance
- support and recognition for cultural capability, particularly for Māori practitionersProfessional Indemnity Insurance
- employer contribution includedAnnual Practising Certificate (APC)
- reimbursement providedExpert Witness Allowance
- where applicable to role responsibilitiesWellbeing supports, including:Eye examinations and eyewear subsidyHealth and wellbeing appointmentsAccess to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 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: Monday 1st JuneIf you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.