We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Wellbeing Psychology Service Practice Lead on a 0.8 FTE (up to 30 hours per week) to join our team and help continue to shape the future of our wellbeing practice.
The role:
In this role you will oversee the clinical delivery of wellbeing Psychology Services, working in a multidisciplinary environment and supporting a team of practitioners while also maintaining a small clinical caseload.
You will be responsible for quality assurance, service innovation, supervision and ensuring the highest standards of psychology care.
This is a key practice lead role, ideal for a skilled and compassionate Psychologist who is passionate about improving access to mental health support and committed to ongoing team development in an ever-changing environment.
Key responsibility:
Provide strategic and clinical leadership in staff welfare and clinical services across the NZIC
Managing the Wellbeing Psychology function and managing and directing the effective day to day delivery of all activities connected to it. Ensuring delivery of high quality, evidence-based psychological interventions
Drive continuous services improvements and innovations
Maintain a small clinical caseload
Contribute to the development of well-being initiatives workshops/ training and preventative programmes
Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards
About you:
We're looking for someone who combines clinical excellence with leadership ability and a strong interest in mental health prevention
Essential:
You will also be a qualified Clinical Psychologist, with a minimum of a Masters level qualification in clinical psychology and registered to practice with the NZ Psychologists Board
A breadth of Clinical experience in Adult Mental health, including the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and stressor related disorders, as well as substance related and addictive disorders and personality disorders
Experience with administering, interpreting and integrating a range of psychometric tests
Skilled delivering short-term interventions and wellbeing focussed care
Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
What we offer:
Alongside getting to work with our talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
The chance to make a tangible impact on mental health and wellbeing outcomes
Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
Onsite free gym (Wellington only)
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Great work-life balance
If you are looking for an opportunity to make your mark in an exciting, fast paced and dynamic environment, then this is the role for you. We are also open to hearing from candidates that may be available for fewer hours.
Salary range for this role will be $142,093- $151,566 pro-rata based on hours and experience.
Before you apply
Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.
You must:
Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years
OR
Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years
Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting
Job Details
Reference #
8964
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band J $142,093 (90%) - $181,564(115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
07 Aug 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent part-time
Job level(s)
Experienced, Management
Expertise
Customer Service, Management, Human Resources, Security & Intelligence
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