Psychologist ISP - Mt Eden Corrections Facility

Psychologist Position at Mt Eden Corrections Facility

We are looking for a Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Mental Health Team at Mt Eden Corrections Facility. In this role, you will provide a full range of secondary mental health psychological services, including triage, assessment, formulation, and treatment. Working alongside experienced clinicians and custodial staff, you will support individuals with complex mental health needs through evidence-based and culturally responsive interventions.

Our team is committed to clinical excellence and creating better outcomes for the people we work with. You'll be supported by ongoing professional development, regular clinical and cultural supervision, and a collaborative team environment that encourages continuous learning. We offer both part-time and full-time opportunities, along with flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

You are a registered psychologist who is passionate about improving mental health outcomes and making a positive impact in the lives of others. You build strong relationships, communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and are comfortable working within a complex environment alongside multidisciplinary and custodial teams. You bring sound clinical judgement, a reflective approach to practice, and the ability to adapt to the diverse needs of the people you work with. Most importantly, you are motivated by meaningful work and are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive psychological services that contribute to safer communities and better outcomes for those in our care.

The salary range for this role is $83,286–$133,370 per annum, with appointment and remuneration based on clinical competency, skills, and experience. Frontline Psychologists may also access additional allowances, professional development funding, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits including: 5 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6 weeks; Annual Departmental Day; National psychology training and development opportunities; Te Reo Māori and Tikanga allowance; APC reimbursement and Professional Indemnity Insurance contribution; Expert Witness Allowance (where applicable); Health, wellbeing, and EAP support.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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.

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 Sunday 29th November. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz.