Clinical Psychologist

Habit Health; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual professional development budget

Free gym membership

Volunteer leave

Long-service recognition

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing initiatives

EAP access

Job summary

Habit Health in Wellington is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological support to clients with a range of psychological and psychosocial challenges, managing your own caseload with autonomy.

You will work across ACC-funded rehabilitation contracts, delivering assessments, interventions, and medico-legal reports, collaborating with senior clinicians and contributing to service development.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology and registration with the NZ Psychologists Board.
• Registration with NZ Psychologists Board and a current APC.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (NZCCP or NZ Psychological Society).

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments.
• Provide evidence-based interventions tailored to cognitive, behavioural and emotional recovery.
• Complete detailed medico-legal and rehabilitation reports for ACC and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case conferences and integrated rehabilitation planning.
• Work autonomously while being well-supported by senior clinicians and clinical governance structures.
• Provide supervision, triage referrals, and contribute to service development and quality initiatives.
• This role may involve clinic-based work as well as community visits (home/workplace).

Skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Client-centred approach

Independent work

NZ driver's license

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (MA/MSc/PGDip/DClin or equivalent)

Job description

At Habit Health, we’re passionate about helping people live their best lives. As one of New Zealand’s leading integrated rehabilitation providers, we support people through physical and mental health challenges with care, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our teams work collaboratively, always putting people at the heart of what we do. Due to continued growth in our rehabilitation services, we’re seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team.

The role

As a Clinical Psychologist with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You’ll provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological support to clients experiencing a range of psychological and psychosocial challenges, helping them move towards recovery and long-term wellbeing. You’ll manage your own caseload with autonomy, backed by a supportive and experienced team that values collaboration and shared learning. Our psychologists work across a variety of ACC and rehabilitation contracts, delivering assessments, recommendations, and interventions that genuinely change lives.

A day in the life

This is a varied and meaningful role working within ACC-funded rehabilitation contracts, including concussion, pain, training for independence, and complex injury pathways. In this role you will:

• Deliver comprehensive neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments
• Provide evidence-based interventions tailored to cognitive, behavioural and emotional recovery
• Complete detailed medico-legal and rehabilitation reports for ACC and key stakeholders
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case conferences and integrated rehabilitation planning
• Work autonomously while being well-supported by senior clinicians and clinical governance structures
• Provide supervision, triage referrals, and contribute to service development and quality initiatives
• This role may involve clinic-based work as well as community visits (home/workplace), offering variety and real-world impact.

What You'll Bring

• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology (MA/MSc/PGDip/DClin or equivalent)
• Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a current APC
• Membership of a relevant professional body (NZCCP or NZ Psychological Society)
• A client-centred, outcomes-focused approach
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Full NZ driver's licence
• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience
• Ideally you will have experience of ACC contracts

Why join us?

We genuinely invest in our people. We know that when our clinicians feel supported, valued, and balanced, our clients benefit too. Here’s just some of what you can expect:

• Annual professional development budget and paid study days
• A welcoming team culture with regular social events and recognition awards
• Volunteer leave to give back to a cause close to your heart
• Long-service recognition
• Generous referral bonuses
• Monthly performance rewards
• Wellbeing initiatives, including annual eye exams, flu vaccinations, EAP access, and retail discounts
• Enhanced AI tools to reduce admin and boost efficiency
• Free gym membership across our three Wellington gyms (including pool and group classes)
• Enhanced annual leave allowances

Please note that while this role is advertised in Petone, we are open to considering other Wellington-based locations for the right candidate.

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