Specialist Clinician

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Generous leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Stop is seeking a PD Specialist Clinician for Children's Services in New Zealand to provide expert assessments and evidence-based interventions for tamariki. The role involves working with whānau, schools and multidisciplinary teams to support safe, nurturing environments.

You will bring registration and a qualification in psychology, counselling or social work, a trauma-informed approach, and strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and child protection.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in psychology, counselling, social work, or related mental health discipline with current registration.
• Experience or strong interest with tamariki showing harmful or concerning sexual behaviours, ideally trauma-informed.
• Solid understanding of child protection, safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Ability to balance therapeutic engagement with accountability and safety.
• Strong skills in working with whānau and building culturally responsive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive, child-centred assessments considering safety and wellbeing.
• Develop and deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions for tamariki with harmful behaviours.
• Collaborate with whānau, caregivers, schools, and other professionals to support safe environments.
• Promote accountability, safety, and positive behaviour change while upholding dignity.
• Contribute to safety planning, risk management, and maintai n accurate client records.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child protection knowledge

Whānau engagement

Cultural responsiveness

Risk assessment

Education

Qualification in psychology, counselling or social work with current registration

Job description

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PD Specialist Clinician Children's Services

Are you a skilled therapist, counsellor, or social worker passionate about supporting tamariki (children) to achieve safe and healthy futures?

Join a specialist, values-driven team making a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and whānau across Te Waipounamu.

What you'll do

• Undertake comprehensive, child-centred assessments that consider safety, wellbeing, and the underlying drivers of behaviour
• Develop and deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions for tamariki who have engaged in harmful or concerning sexual behaviour
• Work closely with whānau, caregivers, schools, and other professionals to support safe, consistent, and nurturing environments
• Promote accountability, safety, and positive behaviour change while upholding the mana and dignity of each child
• Contribute to safety planning and risk management alongside multidisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate client records and actively participate in reflective clinical review processes

What we're about

We're a leading provider of therapeutic services in Te Waipounamu, grounded in the Te Ao Māori values of manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, kotahitanga and whanaungatanga. We are committed to innovation, collaboration and community wellbeing.

What you bring

• A recognised qualification in psychology, counselling, social work, or a related mental health discipline, with current professional registration (e.g. NZ Psychologists Board, NZAC, SWRB)
• Experience (or a strong interest) in working with tamariki who display harmful or concerning sexual behaviours, ideally within a trauma-informed framework
• Sound understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and risk assessment
• Ability to balance therapeutic engagement with accountability and safety
• Strong skills in working with whānau and building collaborative, culturally responsive relationships

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, generous leave and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

We know great people grow into great roles - if you're close to what we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Stop is an equal opportunity employer. As a proud Pride Pledge organisation, Stop is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming workplace where rainbow communities are celebrated, supported, and empowered to thrive.