Posted 06 August, 2026
Psychologist
Canterbury District Health Board
Christchurch, CAN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 19c19639d078b549
Job Description
Permanent part-time opportunity (0.4 FTE/16hrs per week) for a NZ Registered Psychologist Work within a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to patient care Join a team with a strong focus on professional development and advancing clinical skills Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer,delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provideessential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role The Child Development Service are a community-based team of health professionals who are passionate about improving the health outcomes of children with developmental delays or disabilities. We work collaboratively with families / whānau and other services to support their goals and reach their potential. Our team of Allied Health Professionals work with children in their homes, or schools and at our own clinics in Christchurch Central City. We currently provide a Monday - Friday service. The days and hours required for this position are negotiable. In this role, you will: Complete assessments to consider Autism and Intellectual Developmental Disorder diagnoses Work collaboratively with children and their whānau through the assessment process Work alongside other Psychologists within the Child Development Service; Paediatricians; Education professionals; and other health professionals Provide education to whānau where appropriate to support the child's development/function About You We're currently looking for an NZ Registered Psychologist who is passionate about children to join our team! This is a rewarding opportunity to improve the lives of children and their whānau within our service. Experience in child development, paediatrics or disability services Experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Developmental Disorder diagnoses The ability to work with children and their whānau from diverse backgrounds The ability to work collaboratively with whānau and the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care Competence using the Microsoft Office suite Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reoMāori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growth As this is a community-based service where travel is required, a NZ driver's license with the ability to drive a manual car is essential NZ Registration with the Psychology Board and a current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr