Psychologist - Wellingtonat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)83,286 - 133,370
Our psychologists undertake clinical assessments and treatment in both the Male and Female prisons in our region and in the community, provide supervision, advice and training within Corrections and allied agencies, and participate in service and research initiatives.
Treatment provision is primarily individual treatment with a focus on sexual and violent offences. Our more experienced Psychologists complete assessments for the New Zealand Parole Board and the Court and could be asked to act as an Expert Witness.Click here to learn more about being a psychologist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
Mōu | About you Are you a psychologist with excellent communication skills who enjoys a mix of working both independently and collaboratively?
Join our vibrant team of psychologists for competitive salary, advancement opportunities, diverse offender- focused work, and a commitment to your professional growth through training and mentoring.
If you are passionate about using psychological approaches to achieve positive social outcomes that make our communities safer, apply now.
Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe salary range for the role is $83,286- $133,370 per annum.
Frontline 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.
In addition to salary, you will be entitled to five weeks of annual leave after one year of service, increasing to six weeks after four years of continuous service.
Mō mātou | About usAra Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy
- Hōkai Rangi.It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace.
We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.Tono ināianei | Apply NowIf you have any questions please contact: Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nzTo view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.Applications close on: Monday 12th MayTo apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success- we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications received via email will not be considered.