Senior Clinical Psychologist

Habit Group; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual professional development budget

Paid study days

Volunteer leave

Long-service recognition

Monthly performance rewards

Wellbeing initiatives

Free gym membership

Enhanced annual leave allowances

Job summary

Habit Health in Wellington is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. You will manage a diverse ACC-funded caseload and provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions to clients recovering from injury or illness.

You will work with physiotherapists, OT, exercise physiologists, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver meaningful outcomes, contribute to service development, and support clinical

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (MA/MSc/PGDip/DClin or equivalent) required.
• Registered with NZ Psychologists Board and hold APC.
• Member of NZCCP or NZ Psychological Society.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Full NZ driver's licence.
• Experience with ACC contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions across ACC contracts.
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload with autonomy in rehabilitation settings.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and clinical governance.
• Prepare medico-legal and rehabilitation reports for ACC and stakeholders.
• Provide supervision and support service development initiatives.

Skills

Client-centered approach

Independent work

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (MA/MSc/PGDip/DClin or equivalent)

Registration with NZ Psychologists Board and APC

Membership of NZCCP or NZ Psychological Society

Job description

Location: Wellington - Petone - Cuba Street

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Psychologist to join our Wellington team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment, supporting clients experiencing a range of psychological challenges following injury or illness.

As a Senior Psychologist, you will manage a diverse clinical caseload across ACC-funded rehabilitation services while working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, rehabilitation consultants, and other allied health professionals to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients. You will also have the opportunity to contribute your expertise across a range of contracts, provide clinical guidance, and support the ongoing development of psychological services.

The role

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You’ll provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological support to clients experiencing a range of psychological and psychosocial challenges, helping them move towards recovery and long-term wellbeing. You’ll manage your own caseload with autonomy, backed by a supportive and experienced team that values collaboration and shared learning. Our psychologists work across a variety of ACC and rehabilitation contracts, delivering assessments, recommendations, and interventions that genuinely change lives.

A day in the life

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments, recommendations, and interventions to support client rehabilitation
• Provide evidence-based interventions tailored to cognitive, behavioural and emotional recovery
• Complete detailed medico-legal and rehabilitation reports for ACC and key stakeholders
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case conferences and integrated rehabilitation planning
• Work autonomously while being well-supported by senior clinicians and clinical governance structures
• Provide supervision, triage referrals, and contribute to service development and quality initiatives
• This role may involve clinic-based work as well as community visits (home/workplace), offering variety and real-world impact
• Support service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical excellence within the wider psychology team.

What you'll bring

• A recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology (MA/MSc/PGDip/DClin or equivalent)
• Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a current APC
• Membership of a relevant professional body (NZCCP or NZ Psychological Society)
• A client-centred, outcomes-focused approach
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Full NZ driver's licence
• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience
• Ideally you will have experience of ACC contracts

We genuinely invest in our people. We know that when our clinicians feel supported, valued, and balanced, our clients benefit too.

Here’s just some of what you can expect:

• Annual professional development budget and paid study days
• A welcoming team culture with regular social events and recognition awards
• Volunteer leave to give back to a cause close to your heart
• Long-service recognition
• Monthly performance rewards
• Wellbeing initiatives, including annual eye exams, flu vaccinations, EAP access, and retail discounts
• Enhanced AI tools to reduce admin and boost efficiency
• Free gym membership across our three Wellington gyms (including pool and group classes)
• Enhanced annual leave allowances

Considering relocating?

As an accredited employer, we provide comprehensive support for international candidates, including assistance with the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process, support with professional registration, relocation contribution, and guidance to help you settle into life in New Zealand.

Confidentiality is assured.

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.