Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Middlemore is one of the larger hospitals operated by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. We offer secondary-level (hospital and specialist) care and a selected range of community and domiciliary services for the population of Counties Manukau - the area that stretches from Otahuhu to Port Waikato.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from Clinical Psychologists to work across our community sites. Whether you are a few years into your practice or an experienced Clinical Psychologist, we have opportunities for you to further develop your skills.

Mental Health role:

Rapua Te Ao Waiora (RTAW, Adult Community Mental Health) - Permanent, we can offer up to 1FTE. Based at 5-19 Great South Road, Papakura.

We work with pakeke/adults aged 18 - 65 years of age, living in the southern region of Counties Manukau. Our integrated care services provide specialist mental health care for those with serious mental health and addiction problems living across Papakura and Manurewa.

We work closely with pakeke/adults and their whaanau, non-government organisations and their primary care providers – GP practices and marae. RTAW works closely with our Rapua Whaioranga Cultural Clinical Service and are based on the same site. This will offer an opportunity to connect and link in closely with our Rapua Whaioranga staff and services. This is our Maori based service with cultural advisors included in the team which makes up the Maori Integrated Care South Services.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Registered or eligible for NZ Psychology Board registration under the general or clinical scope of practice
• Hold a current annual practising certificate or eligible to apply for one
• A minimum 12 months practical experience in clinical psychology or equivalent
• Full, clean driver’s licence

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we can offer you:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for educational and career advancement
• Team Environment: A nurturing and supportive workplace
• Work Perks: Discounted services and reimbursement for annual practicing certificate cost
• Visa Support: Assistance with Work Visa applications for eligible candidates
• Flexible Opportunities: We offer both full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle

Immigration/Visa Support:

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For more information, please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz or +64 21 1997398. To view the job description, please click here.

The successful applicant will have to complete the registration process with the New Zealand Psychologist Board - https://psychologistsboard.org.nz/. Remuneration is as per the APEX Psychologist MECA guidelines, dependent on skills and experience.