Psychologist Isp - Mt Eden Corrections Facility

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6

Annual Departmental Day

National psychology training

Te Reo Māori and Tikanga allowance

APC reimbursement

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Expert Witness Allowance

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

New Zealand Government seeks a registered psychologist to join the Mt Eden Corrections Facility Mental Health Team. You will deliver a full range of secondary mental health psychology services, including assessment, formulation, and treatment, in collaboration with custodial and clinical staff.

You will be supported with ongoing professional development, regular supervision, and a healthy work-life balance through flexible arrangements and part-time or full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered psychologist with ability to provide evidence-based psychological services.
• Sound clinical judgement and reflective practice to adapt to diverse needs.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and custodial teams to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide secondary mental health psychology services: triage, assessment, formulation, and treatment.
• Work with custodial staff and clinicians to support individuals with complex needs.
• Deliver culturally responsive interventions and contribute to safer communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgement

Cultural responsiveness

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Psychologist

Job description

• Make a meaningful difference through evidence-based mental health care that supports positive outcomes for people in our care
• Access ongoing professional development, clinical and cultural supervision, and opportunities to grow your practice
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, reflection, and professional wellbeing

Mō te tūunga | About the role

We are looking for a Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Mental Health Team at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.

In this role, you will provide a full range of secondary mental health psychological services, including triage, assessment, formulation, and treatment.

Working alongside experienced clinicians and custodial staff, you will support individuals with complex mental health needs through evidence-based and culturally responsive interventions.

Our team is committed to clinical excellence and creating better outcomes for the people we work with.

You’ll be supported by ongoing professional development, regular clinical and cultural supervision, and a collaborative team environment that encourages continuous learning.

We offer both part-time and full-time opportunities, along with flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Mō | About you

You are a registered psychologist who is passionate about improving mental health outcomes and making a positive impact in the lives of others.

You build strong relationships, communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and are comfortable working within a complex environment alongside multidisciplinary and custodial teams.

You bring sound clinical judgement, a reflective approach to practice, and the ability to adapt to the diverse needs of the people you work with.

Most importantly, you are motivated by meaningful work and are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive psychological services that contribute to safer communities and better outcomes for those in our care.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range for this role is $83,286–$133,370 per annum, with appointment and remuneration based on clinical competency, skills, and experience.

• 5 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6 weeks
• Annual Departmental Day
• National psychology training and development opportunities
• Te Reo Māori and Tikanga allowance
• APC reimbursement and Professional Indemnity Insurance contribution
• Expert Witness Allowance (where applicable)
• Health, wellbeing, and EAP support

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whŁau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hłkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Applications close on : Sunday 29th November

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.