Registered Psychologist – 16-24 hours per week (2-3 days a week) - Starting January 2027
Are you looking to contribute to a collaborative & fun workspace? Interested in helping tamariki and rangatahi in foster care achieve their full potential? Great! We have big plans!!
Keen to join a team that values multidisciplinary input to make a meaningful difference in young lives? Then this job could be for you.
Our Story - Immerse
Since launching at the beginning of 2018, Immerse has grown rapidly through hard work and a continual drive to see a transformed and transformational culture of foster care in Aotearoa - www.immerse.nz
At Immerse we believe strongly that a therapeutic approach to care makes all the difference to the outcomes for children and young people.
Our Values
We value our team
We empower children & families
We innovate & constantly improve
We do the right thing
About the Role
You will have a strong knowledge of complex developmental trauma and have had some years working in this field of expertise relative to tamariki and rangatahi.
You will be joining a team of unique individuals who are genuinely making a difference in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi whāngai (children and young people in foster care), and their families. You will relish the challenges and enjoy working in a supportive, collaborative environment, with a transdisciplinary team providing direct services to children and families.
You will provide supervision to the Social Work team and the Training/Coaching team, as well as consultation with the CEO around complex decisions involving multi-stressed family systems.
You will be responsible for administering and interpreting psychometric tests and assessments, as well as an interest in compiling research data and report writing. You will be highly competent at identifying and managing risk and working within ethical guidelines.
You will be trained in the therapeutic framework of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) as part of your role. TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed, evidence-based intervention, designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. Other professional development opportunities will also be made available to you.
We are looking for someone to fill between 16-24 hours, over 2-3 days each week.
REQUIREMENTS
We welcome applications from experienced NZ registered Psychologists, who:
• At least 5 years robust and relevant experience working with complex service users, their whānau, and systemic family work.
• Have a positive attitude, flexibility, and a proven ability to form good relationships with staff, service users, and their families/whānau.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Are self-motivated and conscientious.
• Have excellent communication and people skills.
• Have a current Annual Practising Certificate and are members of the New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS).
• Competent general knowledge of office software systems, e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), E-mail, Client/Patient Management Systems.
How To Apply
If you meet or exceed the requirements of this role and you are interested in working in a unique and vibrant atmosphere, then we want to hear from you!
Please apply via Seek with a cover letter and your current Curriculum Vitae.