Psychologist, Special Treatment Unit - Kia Marama

* Permanent, full-time position based at Kia Marama Special Treatment Unit, Rolleston Prison
* Join a collegial, passionate team committed to psychological best practice
* Apply your clinical expertise in a diverse social service environment aligned with the Hokai Rangi pathway



Mo te tunga | About the role

Kia Marama is a Special Treatment Unit at Rolleston Prison, delivering two psychological treatment programmes for individuals who have committed child sexual offences. These programmes support the Department's goal of reducing re-offending and contributing to a safer Aotearoa.

Our team carries out clinical assessments and group treatment, provides supervision, training and advice within Corrections and to partner agencies, consults with the NZ Parole Board and the Courts, and contributes to a range of service development initiatives. We operate across both moderate and high intensity treatment environments, within a therapeutic community setting. The role offers ongoing clinical and professional variety, and opportunities to contribute to leadership and innovation in practice.

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



Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who:

* Holds a Master's degree in Psychology and is registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
* Has experience in risk assessment within a similar context (desirable)
* Demonstrates culturally responsive practice and a commitment to working effectively with Maori
* Understands and applies Te Ao Maori, Tikanga Maori, and bi-cultural practice
* Works well within a collaborative and supportive professional environment
* Is aligned with the values and outcomes of Hokai Rangi

In return, we offer:

* A vibrant and supportive team culture
* Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
* An environment where psychology is central to organisational practice
* A competitive salary with structured advancement opportunities
* Access to world-class training and mentoring in criminal justice psychology

If you're committed to using psychological approaches to create safer communities and positive social outcomes, we'd love to see your application.



Utu a-tau | Salary

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

In addition to your salary, you will receive a $2,000 annual professional development allowance and become eligible for five weeks of annual leave after one year of service, increasing to six weeks after four years of continuous service.



Ko wai matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******.



Tono inaianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact: ******

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Applications close on: Tuesday 22nd April

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at ******.