There are different opportunities for Corrections Psychologists in the Hamilton area. Reporting to the Manager Psychological Services you will assist the team to achieve positive outcomes. Embracing the scientist-practitioner framework, we provide 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, group treatment, provides supervision, advice, and training within Corrections 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 Corrections sites both in Prisons and the Community gives this role ongoing clinical and professional variety, and a range of development opportunities.

You will be part of a professional team which calls for someone who:

• Is reliable with strong communication skills
• Is able to demonstrate and commit to culturally responsive ways of working
• Is an excellent problem solver with strong communication skills
• Works well in a collaborative professional environment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Te Ao Māori/Tikanga Māori and bi-cultural practice
• Has commitment to contributing to the outcomes of Hōkai Rangi
• Wants to begin or progress their career in a development focused service.
• Has a minimum of a Masters degree in Psychology (Clinical or Forensic Psychology and registration with the NZ Psychologist Board in the clinical/counselling and general scope of practice)

In return we can offer you:

• A vibrant supportive team culture (comprised of other Psychologists)
• Regular and frequent individual supervision
• Career-long professional development and supervision
• An environment in which psychology informs organisational practices
• Cultural supervision to increase familiarity and comfort in Te Ao Maori
• A competitive salary and structured advancement opportunities, and
• World class criminal justice psychology training, mentoring and supervision.
• Flexible working