About this roleBecome a part of a world-leading treatment unit for men with serious violent offending where you can develop and share your expertise as a treatment provider.Make a real difference in the lives of offenders, their whanau, and the community.Be part of a close-knit, diverse, and innovative team of passionate people.Mo te tunga | About the role Te Whare Manaakitanga Special Treatment Unit (TWM) is a dedicated 30-bed therapeutic community at Rimutaka Prison, renowned for its success in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of men with histories of serious violent offending.
As a psychologist at TWM, you are at the heart of a transformative journey.
You will be required to develop meaningful therapeutic alliances with men who have been entrenched in the criminal/gang world and often had few safe relationships in their lives.
You will work closely with colleagues to maintain an environment that allows these men to let down their defenses so real change can occur.
Your annual workload will involve recruiting, assessing, and developing individualized treatment plans for 10 men.
You will then co-facilitate an eight-month cognitive-behavioral group treatment program with these men, after which you will complete specialist reports outlining their treatment progress.
Throughout this time, you will have the ability to design and deliver complementary individual sessions as required.
Due to the intensive nature of our work, it is essential that all staff interested in working at TWM have strong professional boundaries and understand the importance of proactively navigating transference issues to keep our clients and staff safe.
All staff will benefit from the expertise of our full-time Kaupapa Maori Practitioner who guides cultural practices in our whare, and Senior psychologists will have further opportunities to provide clinical supervision and training.
Join TWM and work alongside a dedicated team to make a genuine impact.
As a psychologist at Rimutaka Prison, you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals in our care to better themselves.
We are looking for someone with a passion for creating positive change, strong relational skills, and adaptability.
In this role, you will navigate complex environments, collaborate closely with custodial staff, and contribute directly to positive transformations.
Your resilience and creativity will be key as you balance multiple perspectives and engage in meaningful work.
If you are ready for a transformative opportunity, we invite you to consider joining our team at Te Whare Manaakitanga.
The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370.
Frontline Psychologists have the ability to work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
International Relocation Package Freight forward of $10,000Airfares for candidates and travelling family4-weeks accommodation4-weeks rental vehicle hireAirport transfers of up to $300 and any stop-over accommodationAra Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.
Hokai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business.
Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Maori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Maori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.
To find out more about becoming a psychologist at the Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa, click here.
Applications Close Sunday, 20th October.
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 organization values.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organization, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
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