Psychologist - Renal and Diabetes

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aim to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Our focus is on collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring that we provide the best possible care to our community. About the Role We are seeking a registered Psychologist to join our Renal and Diabetes Services at Whakatane Hospital, located in Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi. This is a newly established position that will involve working closely with teams to cultivate a strong multidisciplinary approach to our services. The role is a permanent part-time opportunity, with 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) dedicated to renal services and 0.1 FTE (4 hours per week) allocated to the diabetes service. This is a remarkable chance to help shape and enhance the psychology services within a small, dedicated team. About the Location and Team Whakatane, known for having some of the highest sunlight hours in New Zealand, offers stunning award-winning beaches just 15 minutes from the hospital. Enjoy the tranquility of native bird songs in our bush-clad walkways, and take a dip in the cleanest freshwater lakes in the region. Joining our team means embracing a uniquely fulfilling lifestyle outside of the larger cities. Whakatane may be small, but it provides all the essential amenities while remaining conveniently close to Tauranga and Rotorua for additional experiences. This role is situated within the Te Koru Rehabilitation department, where we collaborate with renal and diabetes services. Our renal service is a small department equipped with six chairs and operates six days a week across two shifts. The Te Koru Rehabilitation department includes allied health professionals across acute services, inpatient, rehabilitation, community, and outpatient services. We pride ourselves on having supportive teams that work together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients in a positive working environment. About You To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria: - Be a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist with current APC - Possess postgraduate training in clinical psychology along with other relevant qualifications - Demonstrate core facilitative skills in interpersonal interactions - Hold a current Driver's Licence - Appreciate cultural differences and understand the needs of diverse populations - Be willing to advocate strongly for our community and its members This position is suitable for those who are trained in and adhere to the clinical scopes of practice as outlined by the New Zealand Psychologists Board. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are devoted to providing exceptional healthcare to the people of New Zealand. Our aim is to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11th August 2025. Should you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Carole Vivian, Acting Allied Acute Service Team Lead, via email at carole.vivian@bopdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.