Psychologist - Renal & Diabetes Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Base your career in Whakatāne, a welcoming coastal town with a stunning coastline and strong community spirit
• Part-time position 0.5 FTE
• A unique role integrating psychological care within renal and diabetes services

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

Shape how psychological care is delivered within renal and diabetes services in the Easter Bay of Plenty. This newly established role brings psychology into a growing multidisciplinary model, supporting patients to manage the psychological impact of long-term conditions while improving overall health outcomes.

Working across renal and diabetes services, you will contribute specialist assessment and intervention, support integrated care planning, and help strengthen

About the Team/Service/Location

This role sits within Adult Renal and Diabetes Services, working as part of a Kāhui Mātauranga workforce model that values collaboration, shared learning, and strong community connection. Services are delivered across Tauranga and Whakatāne, with this position based in Whakatāne supporting the Eastern Bay of Plenty. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on building a more integrated and responsive model of care for the community.

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About You

You are a thoughtful and culturally aware Clinical Psychologist who brings strong communication skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. A confident professional working within a multidisciplinary team and contribute a clear psychological perspective to support patient care. Your practice will reflect respect for cultural differences and a commitment to advocating for the wellbeing of the community you serve.

What you will bring:

• Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and relevant further training
• Strong facilitative and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of culturally responsive practice and community needs
• Full NZ drivers licence
• Adherence to the clinical scope of practice as defined by the New Zealand Psychologists Board

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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 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 31 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.