Intern Psychologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland invites applications for an Intern Psychologist. This one-year fixed‑term role is 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) and based at Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland.

The intern joins the Auckland Regional Pain Service (TARPS) to deliver assessments and interventions within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes clinical work with TARPS clients, group programme facilitation, and relevant clinical education components.

Qualifications

• Previous placement experience in Physical Health or Medical settings is essential.
• Enrolled in or recently completed final year of an accredited Postgraduate Diploma or Clinical Doctorate Programme.
• Provisional registration and Current Intern Practising Certificate.
• Current full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions for TARPS clients within a multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate group programmes and promote team-based solutions in clinical settings.
• Engage in clinical education components relevant to the area of specialty.

Skills

placement experience

Education

Postgraduate Diploma or Clinical Doctorate Programme

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland – Auckland, North Island

• Part time, Fixed term position with 0.8FTE (32 hours/ PW)
• Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland

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

An exciting opportunity is available for an Intern Psychologist. This is a one-year fixed-term position aligned with the duration of the internship, set to commence in 2027. The role is part-time, based at the Greenlane Clinical Centre, with 0.8FTE (32 hours per week). We are seeking a Health Psychology Intern to join our multidisciplinary team at the Auckland Regional Pain Service, which provides regional chronic pain care services. The intern psychologist provides effective psychological assessments and interventions for TARPS clients within a multi-disciplinary team setting. This includes the facilitation of group programmes, identifying and managing problems in relation to group dynamics, and promoting and supporting team-based solutions. The role is primarily clinical where most of the time is client-related but incorporates clinical education components relevant to the area of specialty.

For more information, please see the position descriptionhere

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Auckland Regional Pain Service (TARPS) provides quality pain management to the people of Auckland and beyond. TARPS provides outpatient services including clinical assessment and management of chronic pain utilising an interdisciplinary approach. The TARPS team is made up of Pain Specialists, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Psychiatrist, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Pain Fellow.

TARPS is based at Greenlane Clinical Centre, building 7, Ground Floor.

About you

• Previous placement experience in Physical Health or Medical settings is essential with either experience, or a strong interest in supporting patients with chronic pain
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed the final year of training in an accredited Postgraduate Diploma or Clinical Doctorate Programme
• Provisional registration and Current Intern Practising Certificate
• Current full car drivers licence

For more information about this role please contact Natalie Stenner Allied Health Unit Manager via ***************@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Working at 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.