Clinical Psychologist: Youth Development Leader

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Free will services

Mortgage guidance

Defence community savings

Job summary

NZ Defence Force in Auckland is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead youth mental health initiatives across the Youth Development Unit. You will oversee psychosocial support, advise on complex risk matters, and help design and evaluate youth development programmes.

The role requires advanced assessment and reporting skills, leadership and training capabilities, and strong stakeholder engagement with health, education, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Psychology required.
• Postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification required.
• Current registration and practising certificate as a Psychologist in New Zealand.
• Membership of NZ College of Clinical Psychologists and/or NZ Psychological Society.

Skills

Youth mental health

Risk management

Clinical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Facilitation

Training

Policy development

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Psychology

Postgraduate Clinical Psychology

NZ Psychologist registration

NZ Psychological Society membership

Job description

NZ Defence Force in Auckland is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to lead youth mental health initiatives across the Youth Development Unit. You will oversee psychosocial support, advise on complex risk matters, and help design and evaluate youth development programmes.

The role requires advanced assessment and reporting skills, leadership and training capabilities, and strong stakeholder engagement with health, education, and community partners.