- Where you’ll be working: Child Development Centre, Allied Health Waikato Hospital
- The details: Permanent – 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Salary details: As per collective
About the Role
We are seeking a NZ-registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting tamariki/children with developmental disabilities and looking to make a positive difference in the lives of them and their whanau.
You will be working alongside a group of dedicated and supportive psychologist and other allied health colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Child Development Centre (CDC). The CDC provides multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention for tamariki aged 0 – 19 years with developmental disabilities. The psychologists within CDC carry out diagnostic assessments with children and young adolescents with developmental disabilities.
Part of this role may be to work in a team with paediatricians to provide assessment of children’s health, developmental needs, mental health, trauma, emotional and education needs in our Gateway Service. From the assessment, a multi-agency agreement is decided with health and Oranga Tamariki services.
The position would ideally suit a psychologist with experience in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and other common neurodevelopmental conditions. Proficiency in the administration and interpretation of psychometric instruments, in particular the WISC-V and the ADOS-2 would be an advantage. Excellent written communication skills are required as assessment report writing is a key part of the role.
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About the Team/Service
Allied Health is a department of Te Whatu Ora, Waikato that provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetic, Audiology & New Born Hearing screening, Social Work, and Psychology services. Staff within these professions are all involved in direct client care and work in a wide range of situations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they work with. Allied Health staff work in partnership with individuals and their family/whanau to facilitate relationships and a smooth journey through the healthcare system.
About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the NZ Psychologists Board
- hold a valid annual practicing certificate
- hold a post graduate qualification in clinical, educational, child and adolescent or health psychology
- a full New Zealand licence and the ability to travel
How to Apply
To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 8 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elisa Travailleur at [email protected].
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
