Posted 16 July, 2026
Psychologist
Advanced Personnel Management
Queenstown, OTA, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 2e0efc8a5a481361
Job Description
Seeking expressions of interest if you are interested in joining APM New Zealand as a Psychologist. We’re seeking Psychologists to join our ACC services, across both assessment and treatment pathways. Opportunities include mental injury and neuropsychological assessments (MICPI, WRMI), as well as evidence‑based treatment across ACC Psychological Services, Pain, Concussion, and Training for Independence (TI). This role can be full time or part time. Opportunities exist in Queenstown and Dunedin. What you’ll be doing Treatment roles Competence in evidence‑based interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma‑informed) Focus on functional rehabilitation and outcomes‑based treatment Treatment only roles available (no mental injury assessment delivery) Assessment roles (Mental Injury & Neuropsychology) Eligible for mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI) and/or NZ‑registered psychologist with a current APC, competent in independent psychological assessment (not treatment), including diagnosis, causation, functional impact, and ACC‑aligned reporting. Eligible under the ACC Neuropsychological Assessment Services contract Clinical or Neuropsychology scope Postgraduate neuropsychology training (for neuropsych roles) Strong skills in independent assessment, validity testing, and ACC‑aligned reporting Assessment‑only roles available (no treatment delivery) APM employs general, counselling, clinical and neuropsychologists, and APM psychologists Have manageable caseloads work across a variety of contracts including, ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals. Provide evidence‑based talking therapy Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports Engage in collaborative, multi‑disciplinary treatment of clients. Your Perks & Rewards 5 weeks annual leave Reimbursement of Professional membership and Annual Practicing Certificate Professional development and supervision support Laptop & phone provided Support from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups and special interest groups. A genuine commitment to flexibility and trust to take ownership of your day. Qualifications & Experience Hold an NZPB accredited Master's degree or higher in Psychology. NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC Strong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skills Ability to provide high quality, evidence based talking therapies, for example CBT, EMDR, DBT, Schema therapy, ACT, etc. Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports Have excellent communication skills and a team‑orientated approach to delivering intervention Have excellent time‑management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively For positions involving neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology. Must have training in psychopathology and in diagnostic frameworks such as DSM‑5‑TR or ICD 10/11. Professional Credentials Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting Possess a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) Other Essentials Current full NZ driver license NZ/AU Citizen or valid NZ work visa #J-18808-Ljbffr