Clinical Psychologist Voyagers

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Whakatāne is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to support Tamariki, Rangatahi and Whānau in specialist maternal, infant, child and adolescent mental health care.

You will contribute to assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop expertise across pathways including eating disorders, FBT and AFT, plus a DBT programme for adolescents.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the NZ Psychologist Board and an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
• Clinical experience in assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapy.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health presentations and treatment approaches.
• Interest in specialist therapeutic models including FBT, AFT and DBT.
• Strong clinical reasoning, risk assessment and treatment planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing supervision, reflective practice and professional development.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Evidence-based

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology

NZ Psychologist Board registration

Job description

Discover life in Whakatāne, where a welcoming community, beautiful coastline and easy access to the outdoors offer a refreshing change of pace.

Full‑time position 1.0 FTE, Monday to Friday.

Bring your clinical psychology expertise to specialist maternal, infant, child and adolescent mental health care.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Bring your clinical psychology experience to Voyagers in Whakatāne, supporting tamariki, rangatahi and whānau through specialist mental health care. Working within a multidisciplinary service, you will contribute to evidence‑based psychological assessment and treatment, with opportunities to develop expertise across established therapeutic pathways. The service offers involvement in specialist eating disorder treatments, including Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Adolescent Focused Therapy (AFT), alongside the development of an intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) programme for adolescents.

About the Team/Service/Location

Voyagers provide Maternal Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The team is committed to delivering high‑quality therapeutic care, with established programmes including Incredible Years Specialist Service and specialist eating disorder treatment. Ongoing supervision, professional development and links with the New Zealand Eating Disorders Clinic support clinical learning, while district‑wide psychology forums offer opportunities to connect, share expertise and strengthen practice.

About You

You are a Clinical Psychologist who brings sound clinical judgement, curiosity and a thoughtful approach to complex mental health presentations. Comfortable working collaboratively, you value evidence‑based treatment and the opportunity to develop your specialist skills. You build trusting relationships with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, bringing cultural awareness, empathy and a genuine commitment to improving mental health outcomes.

What you will bring

• Current registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology
• Clinical experience in psychological assessment, formulation and evidence‑based therapeutic intervention
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health presentations and treatment approaches
• An interest in specialist therapeutic models, including FBT, AFT and DBT
• Strong clinical reasoning, risk assessment and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing clinical supervision, reflective practice and professional development
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori indigenous rights and the importance of culturally responsive practice in achieving equitable outcomes

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 applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.