Join Serco at Auckland South Corrections Facility in Wiri, where your work will directly contribute to safer communities and better rehabilitation outcomes. Guided by the values of rangatira, manaaki, wairua, kaitiaki, and whānau, you'll deliver culturally responsive, recovery-focused care in collaboration with mana whenua and community partners.
Make an impact at Serco
As a Psychologist in the Psychological Services & Interventions team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the rehabilitation of prisoners by delivering high-quality psychological services. You'll be based at the Auckland South Corrections Facility in Wiri, contributing to a safer and more constructive correctional environment. This is a permanent, full-time or part time opportunity for an experienced professional ready to lead, supervise, and innovate.
Responsibilities
* Providing advice and support for the provision of mental health wellness programmes
* Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and delivering evidence-based treatments
* Preparing detailed reports including parole board submissions and psychological advice
* Building strong relationships with internal staff, tāngata whaiora, whānau, mana whenua, and key community stakeholders
To Be Successful In This Role You'll Have
* Psychologist with professional registration with the New Zealand Board of Psychologists (General, clinical, or counselling)
* Caring nature and commitment to prisoner rehabilitation, excelling at completing risk assessments, providing individual therapeutic counselling, and completing defendable documentation
* Highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
* Solid understanding of evidence-based practices in assessment and intervention of different psychological and behavioural presentations
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of psychological services and programs
* Qualifications and professional registration
* Understanding of Te Ao Māori perspectives on health and wellbeing, and ability to work in a culturally safe way
Qualifications and Professional Registration
* Professional registration as a Psychologist with the New Zealand Board of Psychologists (general, clinical, or counselling)
* Must hold a Masters degree in Psychology (minimum)
Benefits
* TRP $Up to 115,000 (depending on experience)
* Flexible working arrangements (including some remote options)
* APC cover, clinical and cultural supervision, and ongoing professional development
* 5 weeks' leave after one year of service
* Uniform, free parking, subsidised meals, medical discounts, and EAP
* Ongoing clinical and cultural supervision and support
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Māori, Pacific Peoples, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.
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