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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 tāngata 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 is in a culture of caring – for each other: ourselves, tangata whaiora, their whānau and communities, and our sector partners.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou 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, whaanau, 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 Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori 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.

Mōu | 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

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea 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 –Heidi.Steyn@waikatodhb.health.nz or 021 275 2076

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!