Health/Clinical Psychologist

Health or Clinical Psychologist- Diabetes Service Psychologist 

Permanent - 0.5 FTE 
 
Waitematā District 

We are looking for a NZ registered Health/Clinical Psychologist to join our Diabetes Service at Waitematā. You will be placed amongst a highly skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team, who work collaboratively, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients and their whānau. 

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 

You will provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for people receiving care through the Diabetes Service, with a particular focus on young adults. The role supports patients and their family/whānau to overcome psychological and emotional barriers to diabetes management, enhancing wellbeing, treatment engagement, and overall health outcomes. 

In return we can offer you a highly rewarding opportunity to work alongside other professionals to support and provide treatment to patients and their families. We offer funding for continuing professional development as per the APEX collective agreement, and are committed to supporting professional supervision and networking opportunities. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The Diabetes Team have two primary locations one at Waitakere Hospital, the other at North Shore Hospital so it is anticipated that you will need to travel across both sites. 

About you 

To successfully meet the requirements of this role you will need to have: 

• Minimum of Master or Doctoral Post graduate degree (or its recognised equivalent) in Health Psychology or Clinical Psychology, 
• Registration with the New Zealand Psychologist Board as a Registered Psychologist
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
• Relevant post graduate experience working in a health setting
• A goal orientated and outcome focused approach
• Commitment to achieving equity, working in partnership, and demonstrating excellence in whānau-centred care

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 13 October 2026.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael McEvoy on Rachael.McEvoy@waitematadhb.govt.nz questions regarding your application or the recruitment process, please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment consultant on lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For a copy of the job description, please click here. 

JOB REFERENCE: WDHB21268 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.