💼 Full-Time Position

Clinical Psychologist (Whanganui Forensic Team)

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New Zealand Government
📍 Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
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Location
Whanganui, New Zealand
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Posted
April 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Location: Whanganui
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.5FTE / 20 hours per week)
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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with a sound knowledge of best-practice psychological theories and treatment approaches to work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties within a forensic context. You will be part of a supportive, experienced and multidisciplinary team that provides specialist care to forensic clients in hospital, prison and in the community.
As part of a regional service (covering Wellington, Manawatu, Whanganui, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Tairawhiti), you will also have the opportunity to be involved in wider service and local team dev...