Registered Psychologist - Corrections & Community Practice

New Zealand Government

Waikato

Hybrid

NZD 83,000 - 133,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and supervision

Professional development funding

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Hamilton seeks a Registered Psychologist to support rehabilitation and wellbeing across prison and community settings. You will conduct assessments, provide therapy, and collaborate with psychologists offices across New Zealand, with flexible working options including a four 10-hour day week.

The role offers comprehensive training, supervision, and opportunities to develop specialist expertise such as expert witness reports and court testimony,

Qualifications

Registered Psychologist with current registration in New Zealand.
Experience in assessments, therapy, and case consultations in prison and community settings.
Ability to prepare expert witness reports and provide court testimony.
Willingness to work with flexible and potentially compressed four 10-hour days.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological assessments and provide therapy.
Deliver case consultations and support rehabilitation and wellbeing.
Prepare expert witness reports and appear in court when required.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Ethical practice

Teamwork

Education

Registered Psychologist

Job description

The role offers comprehensive training, supervision, and opportunities to develop specialist expertise such as expert witness reports and court testimony,

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