Clinical Psychologist | Intern Hub Supervisor

T; Wellington; On-site; NZD 124,000 - 143,000; Part time

Job summary

Tū Ora Compass Health in Wellington seeks an experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead and coordinate our Psychology Intern Hub on a part-time basis (16 hours/week). You will provide regular supervision, shape interns' development and progression toward registration, and create a nourishing learning environment for future psychologists.

You'll collaborate with clinical leaders and supervisors, promote equity and culturally safe practice, and contribute to workforce development initiatives within

Qualifications

• Registration as a Psychologist with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Approved supervisor status with the NZ Psychology Board, or eligibility to obtain this
• At least five years' experience in a senior psychology role, including supervision and people leadership
• Experience supervising psychology interns or early-career psychologists
• Strong knowledge of psychological theory, evidence-based practice and a range of therapy models
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to culturally responsive and safe practice
• A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity in health.

Responsibilities

• Providing regular, structured clinical supervision to psychology interns
• Interns' professional development, reflective practice and progress towards registration competencies
• Coordinating meaningful and varied clinical learning opportunities
• Creating a positive, engaging and high-quality learning environment
• Working collaboratively with clinical leaders, service leads and other supervisors
• Bringing interns together through shared learning, peer support and case discussions
• Contributing to workforce development and psychology training initiatives
• Championing clinical excellence, equity and culturally responsive practice.

Job description

Clinical Psychologist | Intern Hub Supervisor

Wellington 6011, New Zealand NZ$124,400 - NZ$142,880

Part-time Permanent Senior

Posted 06 Oct 2026

Description

Shape the future of psychology. Grow the next generation. Make a lasting difference

Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about developing others? Do you thrive on mentoring, teaching, and supporting emerging talent?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Clinical Psychologist to join us in a permanent, part-time role (16 hours per week), leading and coordinating our Psychology Intern Hub.

This is a unique opportunity combining clinical leadership, professional supervision and workforce development, with the chance to help shape the future psychology workforce in Aotearoa.

At Tū Ora Compass Health, our purpose is to enable better health through great primary care. We are a not-for-profit organisation providing primary and community health services across the greater Wellington region, working alongside general practices, communities, iwi and health partners to improve health and wellbeing.

Our work is underpinned by our values of Kotahitanga | Teamwork, Manaakitanga | Caring  Respect, Ngākau Pono | Integrity, and Whakapai | Continuous Improvement. We are committed to improving health equity and delivering services that are responsive to the communities we serve.

Why you'll love this role

Every year, psychology interns bring fresh perspectives, energy and commitment to improving health outcomes. As our Intern Hub Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal role in helping them build confidence, develop their clinical skills and progress towards registration.

You'll create a supportive and collaborative learning environment, bringing interns together through supervision, shared learning, case discussions and professional development.

This is more than a supervision role. It's an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the psychology workforce while being part of an innovative, collaborative and values-driven organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Providing regular, structured clinical supervision to psychology interns
• interns' professional development, reflective practice and progress towards registration competencies
• Coordinating meaningful and varied clinical learning opportunities
• Creating a positive, engaging and high-quality learning environment
• Working collaboratively with clinical leaders, service leads and other supervisors
• Bringing interns together through shared learning, peer support and case discussions
• Contributing to workforce development and psychology training initiatives
• Championing clinical excellence, equity and culturally responsive practice.

What we're looking for

You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Psychologist with a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Approved supervisor status with the NZ Psychology Board, or eligibility to obtain this
• At least five years' experience in a senior psychology role, including supervision and people leadership
• Experience supervising psychology interns or early-career psychologists
• Strong knowledge of psychological theory, evidence-based practice and a range of therapy models
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to culturally responsive and safe practice
• A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity in health.

What we offer

A permanent opportunity to make a lasting impact

The opportunity to shape the next generation of psychologists

A supportive and highly experienced multidisciplinary team

Meaningful work that creates a difference across our communities

A culture that values wellbeing, innovation and continuous learning

If you're excited by the prospect of nurturing emerging clinical psychologists and helping build a stronger, more sustainable workforce for the future, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, visit our Staff Benefits Page at https://tuora.org.nz/additional-pages/benefits

Please note that applications can only be accepted through our website. We are unable to accept applications via email.

You mustpossessthe legal right to work in New Zealand.

Tū Oravalues diversity and inclusion and we encourage applicants from allwalks of lifeto apply for this role.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

Company Overview

Tū Ora Compass Health and its associated organisations exist to enable Better Health Through Great Primary Care. We are a registered not-for-profit charitable trust which provides primary health care and community health services to an enrolled population of around 342,000, mainly through a network of 58 general practices throughout the greater Wellington region and employed staff. We have offices in Wellington, Porirua, Masterton and Kāpiti. Tū Ora Compass Health works in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health, Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority, iwi and other organisations. We are the sole PHO in the Wairarapa.