Clinical Psychologist - Community Mental Health and Addictions Services, Whangarei (1.0 FTE and 0.7 FTE, permanent) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About You

We are looking for exceptional Clinical Psychologists who have experience in mental health and addiction, as well as experience or understanding of our Te Tai Tokerau population. Join our team to be supported to provide clinical leadership and develop your career. Your high standard of clinical practice and expertise and understanding of psychosocial and cultural issues will support the wellbeing of tāngata whaiora within the context of their whānau through the provision of psychological assessment, intervention and consultation/supervision. 

We currently have fulltime (1.0 FTE) and part time (0.7 FTE) roles based in Whangarei.

About the Role

Are you an innovative, skilled, enthusiastic, positive and self-driven individual that can join our Whangarei based Service?  Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team who places great value on putting people first, embedding Te Ao Māori in everyday practice and have the standard of clinical practice and expertise necessary to effectively provide for tāngata whaiora and whānau needs within the Community Mental Health and Addictions Services here in Northland?

If you are an experienced, pro-active, motivated and self-directed psychologist with the ability to educate as you go, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tāngata i te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Te Hiranga Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH22-421 & AH22-235

Closes: 30 March 2023