Senior Psychologist — Transforming Rangatahi Futures

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multidisciplinary team

Role in a government ministry

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Senior Psychologist to join the Te Ara Hou programme at the Military Style Academy, Palmerston North. You will conduct psychological assessments, develop formulations and deliver targeted interventions for rangatahi in a secure residence and community phase.

Role requires a Master's or Doctoral in Psychology, NZ registration and APC, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to culturally responsive practice.

Qualifications

• A highly skilled psychologist with relevant clinical experience.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience in assessment, formulation and structured interventions.
• Excellent report writing and consultation abilities.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Team player with ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychological assessments and develop evidence-based formulations.
• Deliver individual psychological interventions tailored to rangatahi's needs.
• Support rangatahi to address offending behaviour, trauma and mental health concerns.
• Provide specialist psychological advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to treatment planning, risk assessment and rehabilitation strategies.
• Support programme delivery through coaching and education of frontline staff.
• Participate in case reviews, clinical consultations and quality improvement.
• Support reintegration of young people into their communities.

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Psychology

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Senior Psychologist to join the Te Ara Hou programme at the Military Style Academy, Palmerston North. You will conduct psychological assessments, develop formulations and deliver targeted interventions for rangatahi in a secure residence and community phase.

Role requires a Master's or Doctoral in Psychology, NZ registration and APC, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to culturally responsive practice.