Psychologist - Upper Hutt

## About this role

• Make a real impact every day by engaging in diverse interventions with individuals at high risk of reoffending.
• Join our supportive team for professional growth, where dynamic training and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.
• Find a fulfilling balance between personal well-being and professional success with our dedicated support system.
• Kotahi ano te kaupapa : ko te oranga o te iwi', 'There is only one purpose to our work : the wellness and wellbeing of people'
• Mo te tunga | About the role
• We seek two Registered Psychologists to join our dedicated team at the Upper Hutt Psychologist's Office, located near Rimutaka Prison in Trentham, Upper Hutt.

Our work encompasses Rimutaka and Arohata (female) Prisons, as well as Community Probation.

We collaborate closely with the Wellington Psychological Service Teams in the Greater Wellington region.Our team's responsibilities encompass various clinical tasks, including assessment, group and individual treatment, and case consultation with men, women, and Young Adults under 25.

We work with individuals identified as high risk for reoffending, often dealing with complex challenges.

You will receive comprehensive training, supervision, and support to excel as a therapist, including opportunities to provide Expert Witness Reports and Testimony in court.We actively participate in Multidisciplinary meetings, support whanau hui, and emphasise collaboration with our clients.

You'll have chances to provide training and explore areas of personal interest within our work at Ara Poutama.

We're committed to trauma-informed practice and offer neuropsychological assessments as needed.

Additionally, you'll develop skills for conducting challenging therapeutic conversations and providing empathic yet honest feedback.While the role can be demanding, we prioritise work-life balance and well-being, ensuring you perform at a high level of expertise.

Ara Poutama provides specific training, ongoing support through supervision, refreshers, and both in-house and external training to support your success in the role.If you want to find out more about being a psychologist at the Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa click

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

We may also offer flexible and / or part-time options for working hours.

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

For international applicants, please confirm your eligibility to register as a psychologist in New Zealand.

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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