Clinical Psychologist

• Take the next step in your Clinical Psychologist career with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
• Advance your career working in a multidisciplinary team across services
• Full-time, permanent and fixed-term positions available across New Zealand in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Capital Coast, Whanganui, Counties, Hawke’s Bay, Northland, South Canterbury, Southern, Tairāwhiti and Waitematā

You help others gain insight and build resilience - now it's time to find the same balance in your own life.

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you'll join a nationwide workforce committed to delivering better health outcomes. We're welcoming qualified Clinical Psychologists to contribute their expertise across a range of inpatient, community and kaupapa Māori (Māori-led) services.

Opportunities across Health New Zealand

Clinical Psychologists at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora work in multi-disciplinary teams supporting people with a wide range of needs.

Depending on your experience and interests, you may find opportunities in:

• adult and child mental health services
• neuropsychology and cognitive assessment
• health and rehabilitation psychology
• alcohol and other drug (AOD) services
• pain management and behavioural medicine
• forensic services
• renal and diabetes services.

Some districts also support rotation across services or the chance to focus on your clinical speciality.

Clinical Psychologists play a key role in delivering evidence-based, person-centred care. You'll work closely with clinicians, communities and whānau to support recovery, wellbeing and resilience.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $85K NZD - $150K NZD
• 16-step progression scale: Steps 1-5 increase automatically each year, and Steps 6+ are merit-based; progression depends on performance

You'll benefit from:

• regular supervision and professional networks
• paid CPD leave and professional development funding
• access to leadership and research pathways
• flexible and family-friendly work options
• structured career progression

We're committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing - at work and beyond.

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 all applications including those from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

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