Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist (iCAMHS), Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Part-time About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our most vulnerable community members and their whanau. About the Role We are currently seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist with experience in an Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (iCAMHS) or a related mental health setting. In this role, you will work with infants, children, and adolescents facing moderate to severe mental health challenges. Your responsibilities will include providing psychological interventions and collaborating with various agencies, including community services, schools, general practitioners, and local Māori networks. This position is a fixed term, part-time role at 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), amounting to 64 hours per fortnight, from Monday to Friday. It is intended to cover parental leave for a duration of twelve months. About the Team/Service/Location iCAMHS is a regional service dedicated to supporting infants, children, and youth up to the age of 18 who are experiencing mental health disorders. Our multi-disciplinary teams consist of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, all trained in a variety of treatment modalities. For further information on living and working in Nelson, please visit our website. About You As a Clinical Psychologist, you should possess a passion for providing psychological interventions to infants, children, adolescents, and their families. You will have a solid understanding of attachment and bonding, as well as the effects of adverse childhood experiences on emotional wellbeing and healthy development. You must hold current registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003), along with a current Annual Practising Certificate and relevant experience. Your knowledge of contemporary research regarding significant mental health issues, trends, and psychological interventions for infants, children, adolescents, and families will be up-to-date. You will thrive in a collaborative team environment, contributing to a culture of openness, respect, and humor across disciplines. Building confidence, trust, and rapport with clients, their support networks, and other agencies is essential. Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand visa at the time of application. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click the 'apply now' button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 09 January 2026, unless the position is filled prior to this date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Susan Murray (Mental Health Addictions Coordinator) at susan.murray@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Job reference: R1N25-264 We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.