Clinical Psychologist - Perinatal Mental Health
Job Number: WAI28379
Where you'll be working: Waiora CBD, Anglesea Street, Hamilton
The details: Fixed term to 29 August 2025 – full time 40 hours per week
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist within the Perinatal Mental Health Service. In this role, you will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for completing psychological assessments, therapy and supporting a recovery-based journey through the service for tangata whaiora and their whanau.
The Perinatal Mental Health team work with pregnant people or those with infants in their first year of life who present with moderate to severe mental health challenges that presented during this period. We aim to do this in a culture of caring – for each other: ourselves, tangata whaiora, their whanau and communities, and our sector partners.
Mo tatou Ratonga | About our Service
We are a team of experienced, specialised health professionals skilled in helping the birthing parent with mental health conditions related to having a baby. Our team offers assessment, treatment and advice for women who have developed a mental illness during the perinatal period or have an ongoing or previous mental health disorder.
We take a holistic approach, working with both the pregnant person and those with infants in their first year of life, together with their partners, whanau, and services and health providers involved in their care.
Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora will shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whanau.
We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Maori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.
Mou | About you
As a perinatal mental health psychologist, you will work with pregnant people or those with infants in their first year of life. By intervening with the parent, you have the opportunity to help change the whole family system at a crucial time.
The successful applicant will need good psychological skills and knowledge alongside the ability to work within teams and systems.
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
NZPB registration as a clinical psychologist
A current practising certificate
Ability to work in positions of responsibility, demonstrating assessment skills and independent decision-making
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Full driver's licence
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Heidi Steyn – Charge Nurse Manager – ****** or 021 275 2076
Closing date: Open until filled
Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
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