Clinical/Health Psychologist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• North Shore Hospital 
• Permanent PartTime (0.5 FTE) 
• A rare opportunity designed with earlycareer psychologists in mind

Start your psychology career in a service where learning, supervision, and professional development are genuinely prioritised. This role offers the chance to build strong foundations in health psychology and psychooncology while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to equitable, culturally responsive healthcare for all New Zealanders.

Why This Role Is Ideal for EarlyCareer Psychologists

• Join a team with four senior psychologists and three social workers who provide rich opportunities for mentoring and skill development.
• Gain experience across multiple tumour streams, working with diverse presentations and clinical pathways.
• Build confidence in delivering psychological assessment and intervention within a medical setting, with guidance every step of the way.
• Develop your professional identity within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values learning and curiosity.
• Contribute to service development, research, and quality improvementideal for those wanting to grow their clinical and academic skillset.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Provide psychological assessments and evidencebased interventions for patients with confirmed or suspected cancer who are undergoing active treatment.
• Support individuals with moderate to high mental health needs as they navigate the challenges of diagnosis and treatment.
• Work closely with Cancer Support social workers, clinical nurse specialists, allied health clinicians, oncology and radiation teams, palliative care, and pain services.
• Participate in service innovation and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Offer consultation and training to other clinical staff as your confidence and expertise grow.

About the Team / Service / Location

• Our Psychology and Social Work team is a warm, tightknit group of seven clinicians (psychologists and social workers) providing evidencebased support for people aged 16+ receiving cancer treatment across all tumour streams and haematology.
• We focus on helping patients cope with diagnosis and treatment while ensuring equitable access by addressing psychological and social barriers.
• We work across North Shore Hospital, Waitākere Hospital, Hibiscus Coast, Helensville and Warkworth.
• We are part of the wider Waitematā Cancer Service and collaborate closely with regional Cancer Support teams in Counties Manukau, Te Toka Tumai, and Te Tai Tokerau.

About You

Were looking for someone who:

• Is a registered (or eligible) Clinical or Health Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• Is a new graduate or earlycareer psychologistthis role is intentionally structured to support your development, and we are approved to appoint up to Step 5.
• Has an interest in psychooncology or health psychology, even if youre still building experience.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and communicating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to patientcentred, evidencebased practice.
• Brings curiosity, openness, and a desire to grow professionally.

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Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

We are committed to delivering excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value a workforce that reflects our communities and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Submit your application through our online careers portal by 10 February 2026

For questions about the role, contact:

• Rebecca Parkes, Principal Psychologist Rebecca.parkes@waitematadhb.govt.nz | 021 196 3778
• Gwyneth Capes, Clinical Nurse Manager Gwyneth.capes@waitematadhb.govt.nz | 021 816 576

For recruitment enquiries: Lissa Crook Recruitment Consultant Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job Reference: WDHB20194