Forensic Psychologist — Trauma‑Informed Care in Corrections

Marketplace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development fund

Relocation package

Flexible and/or part-time options

Annual development funding

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our Upper Hutt team near Rimutaka Prison. You will bring trauma-informed therapy, risk assessment, and assessment/report writing to support clients in male and female facilities and in community probation.

The role offers supervision, training, and development opportunities with a strong focus on māori tikanga, cultural responsiveness, and collaborative practice within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology (Clinical or Forensic) and registration with the NZ Psychologist Board.
• Experience in risk assessment in prison/community settings is desirable.
• Trauma-informed approach with interest in complex/developmental trauma or learning.

Responsibilities

• Complete offence-focussed risk assessment and treatment in prison and community settings.
• Provide group and individual therapy to clients with complex needs.
• Conduct case consultations with prison and community colleagues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and support whānau involvement.

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Risk assessment

Therapy skills

Cultural responsiveness

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Te Ao Māori

Ethics knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Psychology (Clinical or Forensic)

NZ Psychologist Board registration

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our Upper Hutt team near Rimutaka Prison. You will bring trauma-informed therapy, risk assessment, and assessment/report writing to support clients in male and female facilities and in community probation.

The role offers supervision, training, and development opportunities with a strong focus on māori tikanga, cultural responsiveness, and collaborative practice within multidisciplinary teams.