Psychologist - Hamilton Southat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)83,286 - 133,370

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Engage meaningfully with diverse clients in prison and community settingsMake a difference while shaping your psychology careerBecome a part of a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about your development Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe are seeking two registered psychologists to join our supportive team in Hamilton.
Our office provides a professional and collegial environment, with flexible working options, peer supervision, and training opportunities. The team work closely together and collaborate with other Psychologist Teams and Offices across New Zealand.
The role involves working with interesting diverse clients, including in prison and community settings, conducting assessments, therapy, and case consultations. Comprehensive training and supervision are provided, with opportunities for court reports and providing expert testimony.
Shape your psychology career with us and make a meaningful impact to change the lives of individuals and thereby communities.To find out more about being a psychologist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, click here. Mōu | About you Are you a compassionate psychologist looking for an exciting new role?
We need someone who's passionate about making a positive impact to change lives. Do you enjoy working in challenging situations, connecting with people facing tough issues? Your ability to relate to and motivate individuals for positive change is important.

If you're committed and ready to contribute to inclusive care, come join us. Your dedication to learning and teamwork will fit right in with our correctional environment. Your commitment to continuous growth and collaborative teamwork will shine in our correctional environment.

Ngā painga | The benefitsThe salary range for the role is $83,286
  • $133,370 per annum.

Frontline Psychologists also have the ability to work towards additional allowances and have allocated professional development funding.

We may also offer flexible and/or part-time options for working hours, depending on the work demand.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.In addition to your salary, become eligible for five weeks of annual leave after one year of service, increasing to six weeks after four years of continuous service.

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: Sunday 3rd MayIf 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.
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