Intern Psychologist - Palmerston North at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Manawatu-Whanganui
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Embark on a transformative journey as an intern psychologist with the Palmerston North Psychology team, where you'll be empowered to conduct diverse clinical assessments and psychological therapy with individuals attending Community Corrections and within Prison settings. With the opportunity to gain invaluable experience, you'll develop expertise in psychological assessment, risk assessment, therapy, consultation, and report writing, all while working alongside and being supported by a team of dedicated psychologists. Embrace the chance to work in a culturally appropriate manner with Kaupapa Māori supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Intern psychologists must be enrolled in a relevant psychology programme in a New Zealand university to complete the internship component of the qualification.
Some of the benefits of working at Ara Poutama Aotearoa include:
- Working with and being supported by a team of psychologists
- Working in Prison and community-based settings
- Provide quality psychological services that contribute to the rehabilitation and well-being of people
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Regular clinical and Kaupapa Māori supervision
- Acquire varied experience to enhance your psychology career.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary for this role is $77,428 per annum.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To 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 close midnight Sunday 1st October and we are planning to conduct interviews on the week of the 9th of October.
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. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about this opportunity, please email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) |
Location: | Manawatu-Whanganui |
Position type: | Fixed Term/Secondment |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 09-Aug-2023 |
Closing date: | 01-Oct-2023 |
Reference: | NZ/1738502 |
Attachment: | Regional - Intern psychologist.pdf (PDF, 235KB) Position Description |
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