Psychologist

APM; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

APM seeks a psychologist to join ACC services in Christchurch, delivering assessments and evidence-based talking therapies across Mental Injury, neuropsychology, and related pathways. Roles accommodate both assessment- and treatment-focused work, with opportunities to work on Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, and Pain Management contracts.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to high-quality reports, and grow clinically under guidance from the clinical leads.

Qualifications

• NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC
• Strong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skills
• Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• For neuropsychological assessment roles, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology
• Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical case load equivalent to 6.5 hours of client contact time a day
• Work across a variety of contracts including, ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals.
• Provide evidence-based talking therapy
• Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.

Skills

MDT collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Postgraduate training in Health Psychology

Job description

Make a Real Difference – Join a vibrant Team that has clients at its core.

Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most.

We’re seeking a Psychologist to join our ACC services, across both assessment and treatment pathways. Opportunities include mental injury and neuropsychological assessments (MICPI, WRMI), as well as evidence‑based treatment across ACC Psychological Services, Pain, Concussion, and Training for Independence (TI).This role is based in our Christchurch office. We welcome applications from Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, and General Psychologists who have completed postgraduate training in Health Psychology.

What you’ll be doing

No two days are ever the same! You’ll be exposed to diverse cultures and clinical opportunities, working with a range of clients and mental health conditions. You will be supported by a dedicated team leader, as well as the clinical lead for psychology and the clinical advisory team in developing and honing your skills in the services APM provides.

• Manage a clinical case load equivalent to 6.5 hours of client contact time a day
• Work across a variety of contracts including, ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals.
• Provide evidence-based talking therapy
• Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.

Treatment roles

• Competence in evidence‑based interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma‑informed)
• Focus on functional rehabilitation and outcomes‑based treatment
• Treatment only roles available (no mental injury assessment delivery)

Assessment roles

(Mental Injury & Neuropsychology)

• Eligible for mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI) and/or
  • NZ‑registered psychologist with a current APC, competent in independent psychological assessment (not treatment), including diagnosis, causation, functional impact, and ACC‑aligned reporting.
• Eligible under the ACC Neuropsychological Assessment Services contract
  • Clinical or Neuropsychology scope
  • Postgraduate neuropsychology training (for neuropsych roles)
• Strong skills in independent assessment, validity testing, and ACC‑aligned reporting
• Assessment‑only roles available (no treatment delivery)
• Professional development and supervision support
• Laptop & phone provided
• Support from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups and special interest groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC
• Strong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skills
• Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Have excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention
• Have excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• For positions involving neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology.
• Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting

Other Essentials

For more information, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator at [e-mail]