Psychologist - Female Pelvic Mesh Service

• Permanent 0.9FTE, (flexible configuration across 1–2 positions considered) please include your preferred hours in your cover letter
• Registration with the New Zealand Psychology Board as a Clinical or Health Psychologist with a current APC is essential 
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking 1–2 experienced and compassionate Clinical & Health Psychologist/s to join our multidisciplinary team at the Southern Pelvic Mesh Service. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally funded service supporting individuals experiencing complications following pelvic mesh surgery. This is also unique as it is a new position, and we are looking for someone with energy and passion to set up a high standard psychological service within the southern hub of the New Zealand female pelvic mesh service.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team alongside medical, surgical, allied, and nursing colleagues. You will provide psychological assessment and intervention within a trauma-informed framework, with a clinical focus on persistent pain, sexual health, and trauma.

We welcome applicants with experience in any of these areas, and a commitment to person-centred, holistic care.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be/have:

• Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board as a Clinical or Health Psychologist
• Skilled in working with complexity and psychological distress in a medical context
• Committed to equity, collaboration, and compassionate care
• Be part of an innovative, supportive service making a real difference
• Excellent time management, documentation and clinical assessment skills
• Have a working understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrated commitment to biculturalism and working with culturally and linguistically diverse persons

Please note: We are ideally seeking a mix of Clinical and Health Psychologists, as each brings valuable and complementary perspectives to this work. Due to the complexity of the clinical presentations, at least one appointment must be a Clinical Psychologist. We may consider general scope psychologists if you have the right experience and skill mix. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 25th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz