Department of Corrections NZ – Otakou, South Island
Salary: $83,286 - $133,370 a year
Posted: 1 day ago
Contribute to positive change and make a real impact in a fulfilling role.
Experience ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in mental health service provision.
Thrive in a vibrant team culture that values individual growth and collaboration.
Nga kawenga | About the role
We are looking for a part-time psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary mental health (Intervention and Support Practice) team at Otago Corrections Facility (OCF). Your role will encompass providing a full range of secondary mental health psychological services including triage, assessment, and treatment based on best practice psychological service delivery. We are especially committed to providing evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions.
Our team strives for excellence in clinical practice, and we offer ongoing professional development opportunities and clinical and cultural supervision. Join us in a vibrant and supportive team culture where your growth is valued.
Join the mental health team at OCF as a psychologist, where your resilience and creativity make a real impact. We're seeking someone with strong relational skills, adaptability, and the ability to balance multiple perspectives. Navigate complex environments, collaborate with custodial staff, and contribute to positive change. Be proactive and reflective in a fulfilling role that combines expertise with making a difference.
The full salary range is $83,286 - $133,370. 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.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and 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.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******.
If you have any questions please contact: ***********
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.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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