Paediatric Psychologist - Child Development Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Tauranga Child Wellness Centre, Permanent Part-time 0.6 FTE
• Flexible working hours can be considered
• Highly rewarding opportunity to make a difference for children and whānau in our community 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Psychologist to our Child Development Service, Tauranga. This position is based within a multidisciplinary Child Development Service in Tauranga.  The position will be focusing predominantly on diagnosis and support for Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Following diagnosis children can be referred to relevant agencies for support for children and for the families. 

This is a permanent, part-time position with 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) and you will be working as part of the Psychology team within Tauranga Child Development Service team. The Child Development Service has seven different Allied Health therapies focusing on development and support for children with disabilities. 

We aim to provide exceptional care and services to our community, come and join us to be a part of this! 

About the Location

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more.  Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff. 

https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/ 

About you

If you are a highly motivated Paediatric Clinical Psychologist and are looking for a rewarding position with a highly functioning committed multidisciplinary team, then we want to hear from you! 

You will require:

• Proven experience, ideally with Paediatric diagnosis for Autism and Intellectual Disability.
• Registration with New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• A full driver's licence  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 28^th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heather Stewart, Team Leader, Child Development Service, Tauranga via mobile 021 473 765.