Senior Clinical Psychologist

Habit Health; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual professional development budget

Free gym membership (Wellington)

Volunteer leave

Long-service recognition

Monthly performance rewards

Wellbeing initiatives

AI tools to reduce admin

Job summary

Habit Health in Wellington is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to oversee ACC-funded rehabilitation caseloads, delivering assessments and interventions with a multidisciplinary team. You will provide clinical guidance and help develop psychology services while supporting complex injury pathways and recovery goals.

You will work autonomously within governance structures, supervising staff, triaging referrals, and contributing to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (MA/MSc/PGDip/DClin or equivalent).
• Registration with the NZ Psychologists Board and a current APC.
• Membership of NZCCP or NZ Psychological Society.
• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience.
• Full NZ driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Support service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical excellence within the wider psychology team.

Skills

Client-centred approach

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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

This is a varied and meaningful role working within ACC-funded rehabilitation contracts, including concussion, pain, training for independence, and complex injury pathways. In this role you will:

• 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 licence
• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience
• Ideally you will have experience of ACC contracts

Why join us?

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
• Generous referral bonuses
• 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.

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.

Confidentiality is assured.