Assistant Manager Psychological Services - Mātāpuna Special Treatment Unit - Christchurch at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Take the next step in your career with this leadership opportunity as Assistant Manager of Psychological Services in Mātāpuna Special Treatment Unit at Christchurch Men's Prison.
• Make a meaningful contribution to positively impacting lives and fostering a safer community.
• Lead a team that values continuous improvement, innovation, creativity and professionalism.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As the Assistant Manager Psychological Services in Mātāpuna, you will lead a specialised team committed to reducing re-offending and enhancing community well-being. Your role involves ensuring the consistent delivery of quality psychological and clinical services aligned with policy standards. Embrace a culture of improvement, where your expertise shapes emerging best practices while upholding ethical standards. This unique opportunity not only offers a competitive salary but also welcomes you into a supportive team culture. Join us in leading a team of dedicated psychologists, making a positive impact on lives and fostering a safer community.

Mōu | About you

We're in search of an inspiring Assistant Manager of Psychological Services with strong leadership, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your adaptability, integrity and problem-solving skills will be key in ensuring clinical excellence and addressing dynamic challenges. Bring your passion for positive impact and join us in creating a growth-oriented team culture that values community well-being.

Professional registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board is required, applicants are asked to apply using the name that appears on their registration record with the relevant professional body. Please ensure your application details align with your registration to avoid delays in verification.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range is $143,623 - $158,574 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, 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 Now

Applications Close: Friday, 18th September

To apply and view the position description, click the application 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/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page.

We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.