Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist or Rehabilitation Psychologist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent part or full time hours (0.4FTE - 1.0FTE), please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter
• Based at Burwood Health Campus

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

The Burwood Hospital Psychology department is looking for an experienced Psychologist to join colleagues working predominantly in the interdisciplinary teams of Burwood Hospital. Burwood Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for people in the Canterbury region.

As a NZ registered Psychologist, with relevant post graduate Diploma, this position provides the opportunity to work with people experiencing an array of factors affecting their wellbeing.  We work in teams of doctors, nurses and therapists to help patients reclaim areas of function in their lives that are impacted as a result of injury and illness.  You will help patients (and their Whānau) to develop strategies to manage symptoms and disabilities, to manage pain, to adapt and to re-establish integrity and independence.  The patient population our teams serve, span a wide age range, from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds. Such diversity provides a stimulating mix of familiar and novel clinical issues and challenges.

About You

Bring your experience working with individuals and groups delivering education, biopsychosocial assessment and evidence based psychological therapies.  As well as individual and group-based patient care, you will be a key participant in teams made up of a range of disciplines, providing a vital psychological perspective at meetings, and in treatment planning. 

Training and or experience in some or all of the following areas would be welcome:

• Assessment and rehabilitation of people who have experienced injuries, illness and chronic health conditions, including chronic pain
• Provision of relevant psychological interventions and support to interdisciplinary teams
• An understanding of the key psychological processes involved in coping with trauma, grief, adjustment, rehabilitation and in regaining independence, following injury or illness

Ongoing supervision and support will be provided by the capable, enthusiastic team of experienced Psychologists who work in the Burwood Hospital Psychology Department. This role is suited to candidates with at least 1 year post intern experience. 

Working for 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 for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 8th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applications sent via email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this advertisement early.