Professional Practice Adviser

Do you hold a New Zealand registration as a Psychologist and a current practising certificate? Have you worked in healthcare settings across mental health, physical health, and Māori health and wellbeing? Are you a passionate, person-centred, and culturally safe practitioner looking for a fixed-term, part-time opportunity? About the role Te Herenga Waka ' Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Professional Practice Adviser to join Te Puna Hauora - School of Health on a fixed-term, part-time contract. The role is located within Te Puna Hauora - School of Health, Te Pukenga Wai - Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences. Hybrid working is negotiable, but some meetings will be held in-person. The Professional Practice Adviser will play an active role in the development and teaching of professional practice within the Whakahāngai Mātai Hinengaro Hauora - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice. Key responsibilities Work closely with Whakahāngai Pouakorangi - Programme Director, Health Psychology Pouakorangi - Programme Director, and the wider Health Psychology team. Use teaching, practice, and healthcare experience to provide strategic advice and operational support to Whakahāngai development, programme design, and delivery. Teach into Whakahāngai and support curriculum development, selection, and examination processes to ensure alignment with NZPB core competencies, Te Tiriti o Waitangi provisions, and Whakahāngai values. Oversee Whakahāngai internships; coordinate with and support intern supervisors and interns to ensure effective professional practice training toward registration as a Psychologist (general scope), including travel to visit internships. Contribute to the Whakahāngai and Te Puna Hauora - School of Health academic and strategic direction and planning. Support Whakahāngai student and programme success with a commitment to evidence‑based practice, Whakahāngai values, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and equity. Maintain strong stakeholder relationships within Te Herenga Waka ' Victoria University of Wellington and across the health sector and services to support programme delivery and development, including securing internships. Provide student support, including academic supervision and pastoral care. Participate in planning and development activities related to Whakahāngai and other duties required by the Head of School from time to time. About you You will be a passionate, person-centred and culturally safe practitioner with strong knowledge of Psychologist core competencies and evidence-based practice in health settings. Your relationship skills and experience in teaching, psychological practice, and healthcare will support your contributions to Whakahāngai strategic planning, operations, and teaching. Key requirements New Zealand Registered Psychologist with a current practising certificate (any scope). Experience working as a registered Psychologist in health settings, with strong knowledge of evidence-based practice such as CBT, ACT, and theories of behaviour change. Teaching experience. Demonstrated understanding of the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching and practice and the unique status of tangata whenua in Aotearoa. Knowledge of and experience working in healthcare settings, including mental health, physical health, and hauora Māori. Knowledge of and experience applying culturally specific and culturally appropriate frameworks and practices. If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Tumuaki - Head of School, Ahonuku – Associate Professor Helen Rook ([email protected]). #J-18808-Ljbffr