Clinical Psychologist Team Lead – Trauma & Care Innovator

Madisonrecruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Madisonrecruitment is seeking an experienced Registered Psychologist to lead a team of clinicians within a newly established national service across New Zealand. This permanent role combines clinical leadership with hands-on practice, supporting tamariki and rangatahi affected by trauma, attachment difficulties, neurodivergence and complex behavioural needs.

The role includes supervision of 4-6 psychologists, maintaining a small clinical caseload, delivering rapid and intensive psychological

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with NZ Psychologists Board APC.
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in clinical settings.
• Proven leadership and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 4-6 psychologists.
• Hold a small clinical caseload and provide specialist guidance.
• Deliver rapid, intensive psychological support and intervention.
• Work collaboratively with caregivers, whānau and key stakeholders.
• Help shape an innovative new clinical service.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision experience

Trauma-informed practice

Culturally responsive practice

Team leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

Job description

Madisonrecruitment is seeking an experienced Registered Psychologist to lead a team of clinicians within a newly established national service across New Zealand. This permanent role combines clinical leadership with hands-on practice, supporting tamariki and rangatahi affected by trauma, attachment difficulties, neurodivergence and complex behavioural needs.

The role includes supervision of 4-6 psychologists, maintaining a small clinical caseload, delivering rapid and intensive psychological