Clinical Psychologist, Kidz First Child Development Team at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Full Time, Permanent

Remuneration as per APEX MECA guidelines

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.

Empower children. Support families. Shape brighter futures.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise truly matters? If so, wed love to hear from you!

At Kidz First Developmental Disability Service, we provide specialist care for children with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities and developmental delays. Were looking for a skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated team and help transform lives through expert assessment and compassionate support.

What Youll Do

• Complete cognitive and applied neuropsychological assessments for school-aged children with possible neurodevelopmental or behavioural conditions.
• Provide clear, insightful recommendations that guide diagnosis, clinical care, and future planning.
• Support families and whaanau with access to Carer Support, NASC, and DSS-funded services.
• Deliver written reports and feedback to families, schools, and support agenciesensuring every child gets the best possible start.

What Were Looking For:

Essential:

• Doctoral or Masters degree in Psychology with Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (or overseas equivalent).
• Registration with NZ Psychology Board (Clinical Scope).
• Minimum 12 months practical experience in child-focused clinical psychology.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• A full drivers licence.

Desired:

• Experience in paediatric hospital, child health, child development, or child mental health settings.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse families and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

If youre passionate about children and their families, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is the role for you!

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Team Culture Work alongside experienced clinicians who value innovation and shared learning.
• Diverse & Rewarding Work Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.
• Professional Growth Access ongoing training and development to advance your career.
• Community Impact Help shape brighter futures for children and whaanau across South Auckland.

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 Maori, 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 10th February 2026. To review the position description, please click here.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.