Psychologist, Special Treatment Unit - Auckland Prison

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Develop and share your expertise as a treatment provider
• Make a real difference in the lives of offenders, their whanau and the community
• Be part of a close-knit, diverse and innovative team of passionate people
• Mo te tunga | About the role
• We have an opportunity to join our dynamic team at Te Piriti, the Special Treatment Unit based at Auckland Prison.

As part of our dedicated team, you will be contributing to Ara Poutama Aotearoa's mission of fostering a safer society by reducing re-offending, specifically in the area of child sexual offences.At Te Piriti, we run two essential psychological treatment programmes, aligning our efforts with our organisational goals.

As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in conducting clinical assessments, leading group treatments, offering supervision, guidance, and training to Corrections and allied agencies.

Additionally, you will engage in meaningful consultations with the NZ Parole Board and the Courts, actively participating in various service initiatives.What sets this role apart is the diverse and challenging nature of the work we do.

You will be involved in both lower and high-intensity treatment environments, operating within therapeutic contexts.

Te Piriti has a specific focus on promoting a therapeutic environment within a tikanga Maori framework.

Te Piriti is at the forefront of pioneering new projects, providing you with continuous clinical and professional variety.

This role also offers exciting leadership opportunities, allowing you to make a significant impact on the community and shape the future of our initiatives.Join us at Te Piriti, where your expertise and dedication will make a real difference.

Be a part of a team that is committed to creating positive change and fostering a safer environment for all.

Frontline Psychologists have the ability to work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Benefits of the role include :

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored

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