Clinical Psychologist Mental Health - Auckland Prison

Mo te tunga | About the role

As a clinical psychologist in this position, you will find yourself in a dynamic environment within the Intervention and Support Practice team.

Your primary objective will be to contribute to the overall wellness of individuals under our care within the Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

Working alongside an integrated health service, you will have the opportunity to provide crucial mental health support and treatment, directly impacting the lives of those in our care.

This role offers ample room for professional growth and development, with opportunities for ongoing training and advancement.

It is a full-time permanent position

• FTE) situated at Auckland Prison, Albany.

Auckland Prison's Intervention and Support Practice (ISP) team is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Psychologist to help shape the future of mental health care in the custodial environment.

This newly created role offers the chance to make a tangible difference for some of the most vulnerable people in our care, working within a skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

We are particularly interested in applicants with :

• Experience in Kaupapa Maori services and / or the justice sector
• Intensive DBT training and prior work in an established DBT team
• Proven expertise in working with complex cases and trauma

This is an opportunity to bring your specialist skills, cultural competence, and passion for evidence-based practice into a setting where innovation, leadership, and collaboration can directly influence better outcomes for tangata whaiora.

Click here to learn more about being a psychologist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

Mou | About you

We are looking for a passionate, experienced clinical psychologist to join our established mental health team.

This presents an exciting opportunity for you to play a significant role in shaping the future of mental health services provided by the Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa).

As a clinical psychologist, you will be an integral part of the Intervention and Support Practice team, focused on delivering exceptional evidence-based mental health support and treatment to our most vulnerable individuals in custody.

Your responsibilities within the broader multi-disciplinary team will involve providing psychological services that enhance the mental well-being of those in our care.

Given the nature of our tangata whaiora, there will be a large amount of trauma based work, conducting assessments and formulation of complex support plans.

Other crucial aspects of your role include promoting holistic and recovery-oriented health services throughout the prison environment.

Our teams are committed to role-modelling expert, evidence-based clinical practices and embodying the Hokai Rangi strategy through Manaaki, Rangatira, Wairua, Kaitiaki, and Whanau.

Nga painga | The benefits

The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370 per annum.

Frontline Psychologists also can 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.

In addition to salary, you will be entitled to five weeks of annual leave after one year of service, increasing to six weeks after four years of continuous service.

Mo matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and addressing the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities.

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 Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity 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.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.

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 CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on : Tuesday, 14th October

If you would like to learn more about the role or our site, please feel free to contact Jiajia Chen at

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact

• , or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.