Psychologist - Female Pelvic Mesh Service

configuration across 1'2 positions considered) please include your preferred hours in your cover letter

• Registration with the New Zealand Psychology Board as a Clinical or Health Psychologist with a current APC is essential
• Based at Christchurch Health CampusHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles

of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that

serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking 1'2 experienced and compassionate Clinical

& Health Psychologist / s to join our multidisciplinary team at the Southern

Pelvic Mesh Service.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally

funded service supporting individuals experiencing complications following

pelvic mesh surgery.

This is also unique as it is a new position, and we are

looking for someone with energy and passion to set up a high standard

psychological service within the southern hub of the New Zealand female pelvic

mesh service.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly

collaborative team alongside medical, surgical, allied, and nursing colleagues.

You will provide psychological assessment and intervention within a

trauma-informed framework, with a clinical focus on persistent pain, sexual

health, and trauma.

We welcome applicants with experience in any of these areas,

and a commitment to person-centred, holistic care.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be / have :

• Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists

Board as a Clinical or Health Psychologist

• Skilled in working with complexity and

psychological distress in a medical context

• Committed to equity, collaboration, and

compassionate care

• Be part of an innovative, supportive service

making a real difference

• Excellent time management,

documentation and clinical assessment skills

• Have a working understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrated

commitment to biculturalism and working with culturally and linguistically

diverse personsPlease note : We are ideally seeking a mix of Clinical and Health Psychologists, as each brings valuable and complementary perspectives to this work.

Due to the complexity of the clinical presentations, at least one appointment must be a Clinical Psychologist.

We may consider general scope psychologists if you have the right experience and skill mix.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring

excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that

is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and

service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,

Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please

click 'apply now.'

All applications must be submitted

through our online careers' portal by 25th November.

If you have any questions about the

role, please contact Alex Jay at