Psychologist

• Permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week in General Adult Mental Health and Addictions service in Whangārei
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Enjoy the Northland lifestyle, unrivalled in New Zealand!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Were looking for a Registered Psychologist to work in our General Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions Service based in Whangārei. This is a permanent, full-time position.

In this role you will provide a high standard of clinical psychology practice and expertise, contributing to the provision of a comprehensive, culturally appropriate and ethical service within Northland.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Adult community mental health and addictions teams provide assessment and diagnosis, treatment, advice and referral to those affected by mental health and alcohol and other drug problems.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

To be successful in this position, you need to have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member within an MDT framework.

• Registered Psychologist with the NZ Psychologists Board
• Appropriate experience of service provision, including early intervention with Psychological and Psychometric screening with the provision of a variety of psychological treatments
• Experience in working with individuals with Axis I and Axis II disorders

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 30 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.