- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Ngā Harakeke Mai Rongokako | Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS) Hawke’s Bay
- Fixed Term Full-time 80 hour’s per fortnight (1 FTE)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As an Intern Psychologist, you will provide safe and effective psychological assessment, intervention, and advice for tangata whaiora under the supervision of a registered Clinical Psychologist. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your academic learning in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment while completing your Board-accredited post-graduate studies.
You’ll gain experience across comprehensive assessments, therapeutic interventions, and collaborative care planning – all while making a real difference for young people and their whānau in our community.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our CAFS team works alongside tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to deliver holistic mental health and wellbeing support. Based in Hastings and serving Napier ,Wairoa and Central Hawkes Bay communities, we are passionate about equity, whānau-centred care, and strengthening outcomes for Māori.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
As an Intern Psychologist, you will:
- Be enrolled in a New Zealand Psychologist Board-accredited postgraduate diploma, Masters or Doctoral programme in Clinical Psychology
- Hold registration as an Intern Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 with a current practising certificate
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and diverse communities
- Be self-motivated in developing clinical and professional practice, with a focus on delivering high-quality care
- Hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence
Experience in child and adolescent mental health, knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and cultural competence are desirable.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Liam Jackson via email on [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
