Senior Registered Psychologist

Moo Maatou | About Us:

Based in Hamilton, we are a Kaupapa Maori non-governmental speciality service dedicated to working alongside whanau and their extended whanau to make meaningful differences in their lives and communities. We recognise the importance of the wider whanau system in effecting long term sustainable wellbeing outcomes. As an organisation, we have an increasingly diverse workforce. We see this as an added benefit that our workforce reflects the community we serve.

Hauora Waikato is a kaupapa Māori secondary mental health service dedicated to providing culturally responsive and holistic care. We are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our community, with a special focus on children and adolescents.

The ability to speak Te Reo Maaori is not a prerequisite. However, if you have a desire to understand and support Tikanga Maaori and are open to learning, opportunities are available to grow within a Kaupapa Maaori environment.

Moo te Tuuranga | About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Registered Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child and adolescent psychology and a genuine interest in working within a kaupapa Māori framework. This role involves providing comprehensive psychological assessments, interventions, and support to young people and their families. As a senior member of the psychology team, there is an expectation you would support with providing supervision, provide consultations and contribute to the development of psychological services across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Engage with whānau (families) to support the well-being of young clients.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of culturally appropriate practices.
• Provision of supervision.

Qualifications:

• Registered Psychologist with a current practicing certificate.
• Extensive experience in child and adolescent psychology.
• Understanding and appreciation of kaupapa Māori principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
• Work within a supportive and culturally rich environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop project management and leadership skills.

Noou te rourou – Benefits

• A competitive salary depending on skills, knowledge, and experience
• Insight into Te Ao Maaori and Kaupapa Maaori approaches to Hauora and wellbeing
• Close mentoring and supervision from experienced clinicians and managers
• Supported professional development
• Opportunities for cultural enrichment
• Work phone and email
• Access to Kaupapa pool vehicles as needed to support whanau mahi
• Great work-life balance – regular Monday to Friday work schedule

Tuuhono mai – Join us

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. With regard to vaccinations, we encourage employees to keep their vaccinations current and to take reasonable precautions to safeguard themselves as well as protect whānau and fellow colleagues.

If you are interested, please apply now or send your Cover Letter and CV to hr@ngaakautapatahi.org.nz