Looking for work-life balance? Enjoy a great coastal lifestyle here in the Bay of Plenty.

We have an opportunity for a Paediatric Psychologist to join the Child Development Service at one of New Zealand's top locations. The successful candidate will be working from Tauranga and Whakatāne locations that are located on the east coast of the Bay of Plenty, which is renowned for its beautiful beaches, surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing, outdoor pursuits, walking and native bush reserves.

This position is based within a multidisciplinary Child Development Service across the Bay. The position will be part of a small project team focusing predominantly on diagnosis and support for ID and ASD. There will be the opportunity for the successful candidate to bring innovative ideas to the project and to develop further quality improvement initiatives.  The available position is working 32 hours per fortnight (0.4FTE) on a 1 year fixed term.

We value work-life balance and staff wellbeing with a full staff wellness programme on offer. We are family friendly so flexible work patterns can be considered for the right candidate. There could be the opportunity to job share this role.

If you are a highly motivated Paediatric Psychologist and are looking for a rewarding multidisciplinary team position, then we want to hear from you!

You will require:

• Proven experience in the industry.
• Registration with New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• A full driver's licence.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has an innovative culture where staff share the principles of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive and Excellence in their daily work.  The successful applicant will have to provide evidence they are compassionate, team spirited, responsive to needs and with an attitude of always striving for excellence.

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications are to be made online.