Job Opportunities in New Zealand

• 6 or 12 Months fixed term (Commencing January or July 2025)
• Up to 5 Positions.
• Options for 6 or 12 month internships
• Potential to be based at Hamilton or Spring Hill Corrections Facility
• Open to students currently studying PGDip Psych(Clin) or equivalent at New Zealand Universities

Mō te tūnga | About the role
There are various opportunities for Intern Psychologists working at Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) in the Waikato area. Reporting to the Manager Psychological Services you will assist the team to achieve positive outcomes. Embracing the scientist-practitioner framework, the team provides specialist clinical services focused on assisting individuals who have offended to develop the awareness and skills to reduce re-offending. Our team undertakes clinical assessment and treatment, provides supervision, advice, and training within Ara Poutama Aotearoa and allied agencies, provides specialist risk assessment to the NZ Parole Board and the Courts, and participates in a range of service initiatives including research projects. Our work across Ara Poutama Aotearoa sites gives this role ongoing clinical and professional variety, and a range of development opportunities.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a psychologist at Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa click here.

As an Intern Psychologist you will be:

• Responsible for providing quality psychological services including clinical assessment, treatment, and referral to appropriate agencies where necessary
• Developing working relationships with other services, agencies and groups
• Reliable and committed to best practice approaches
• Able to demonstrate strong problem solving and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Working in a collaborative professional environment
• Committed to beginning or progressing you career in a development focused service

In return we can offer you:

• A vibrant supportive team culture (comprised of other Psychologists)
• Career-long professional development and supervision
• An environment in which psychology informs organisational practices
• A competitive salary and structured advancement opportunities
• World class highly specialised criminal justice psychology training, mentoring and supervision
• A chance to work in culturally diverse region
• Flexible working

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The position is salaried for $79,751 per annum.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of 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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: tom.nicholas@corrections.govt.nz
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
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.
Applications close on: Sunday 30th September
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.