Clinical Psychologist For Specialist Maternal Mental Health

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Location : Wellington, Porirua / Kapiti

Contract : Permanent, Part Time (0.8 FTE) Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is

firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to

serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re

building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,

whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The

Specialist Maternal Mental Health service based in Wellington has a vacancy for

an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the team working in the area of

perinatal mental health. This regional team works across Wellington, Hutt and

Porirua / Kapiti and offers assessment, treatment and support to pregnant and

postnatal clients experiencing significant mental health challenge.

Opportunity to develop specialty

knowledge and to work therapeutically with this client group and their baby and

whanau at this motivating time in their lives is potentially life changing

Vacancies

in the team do not arise often and the team are passionate about this client group and

their work.

The salary for this role is $ 85,000 to $ 115,000 pro

rata depending on experience.

About the

Team / Service Location

The Specialist Maternal Mental Health Team provides services for clients

who develop moderate to severe mental health issues during their pregnancy,

and / or in the postnatal period up to 12 months after delivery atthe point of referral.

Clients experiencing a moderate to severe mood, anxiety or psychotic

disorder, living in the greater Wellington region (Greater Wellington and Hutt

areas), are seen for assessment, treatment and intervention. The team works

alongside other health care providers and offers consultation / liaison to health

professionals involved in the care of this client group.

About you

The ideal applicant will have a mental

health background, experience working in community and some understanding of

issues related to the perinatal period including mother - infant relationship,

attachment issues and have the ability to work therapeutically with clients and

their whanau.

Be a member of a registered professional body with NZ

recognised health credentials.

Have the ability to work collaboratively with clients developing

therapeutic relationships, working with them and their whanau to manage their

mental health disorders.

Work alongside other health care teams and services in the community and

hospital in order to support continuity of care for women. Offer direct care,

co-work and consultation / liaison.

The successful applicant is required to hold a full

clean driver - s license as our work is mobile and includes home visiting.

Working at Health

New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is

• the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for

the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of

everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and

honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity

and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,

ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse

and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our

community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on

Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click -apply now. -

All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by28 September 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.lovgren

@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review

applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before

the closing date of this advertisement.