- Drive positive change through meaningful work.
- Work collaboratively with a vibrant and supportive team of professionals to ensure comprehensive care for people.
- Experience ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in mental health service provision.
Mo te tunga | About the role
As a clinical psychologist in this position, you will find yourself in a dynamic environment within the Intervention and Support Practice team. Your primary objective will be to contribute to the overall wellness of individuals under our care within the Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa. Working alongside an integrated health service, you will have the opportunity to provide crucial mental health support and treatment, directly impacting the lives of those in our care. This role offers ample room for professional growth and development, with opportunities for ongoing training and advancement. It is a full-time permanent position situated at Whangamarino Spring Hill, North Waikato, and we are also open to considering applicants seeking part-time opportunities.
Click here to learn more about being a psychologist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
Mou | About you
We are looking for a passionate clinical psychologist to join our established mental health team. This presents an exciting opportunity for you to play a significant role in shaping the future of mental health services provided by Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa). As a clinical psychologist, you will be an integral part of the Intervention and Support Practice team, focused on delivering exceptional evidence-based mental health support and treatment to our most vulnerable individuals in custody. Your responsibilities within the broader multi-disciplinary team will involve providing psychological services that enhance the mental well-being of those in our care. Given the nature of our tangata whaiora, there will be a large amount of trauma based work, conducting assessments and formulation of complex support plans. Other crucial aspects of your role include promoting holistic and recovery-oriented health services throughout the prison environment. Our teams are committed to role-modelling expert, evidence-based clinical practices and embodying the Hokai Rangi strategy through Manaaki, Rangatira, Wairua, Kaitiaki, and Whanau.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370 per annum. Frontline Psychologists also have the ability to work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding. We may also offer flexible and/or part-time options for working hours. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
In addition to your salary, you will receive a $2,000 annual professional development allowance and become eligible for five weeks of annual leave after one year of service, increasing to six weeks after four years of continuous service.
Mo matou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: Vera.degroot@corrections.govt.nz
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on: Sunday, 7th September 2025
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.