Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Permanent Part Time (0.5FTE), 20 hours per week
- Based at Christchurch Health Campus
- Hours of work are between 0800 -1630, Monday - Friday
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychologist to join our Specialist Haematology Service at Christchurch Hospital. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to provide psychological care and support to patients living with blood cancers and other haematological conditions, while contributing to staff wellbeing, clinical education, and service development.
As a Specialist Haematology Psychologist, you will:
- Provide psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals receiving care within the Haematology service
- Work closely with people at various stages of treatment, including newly diagnosed patients, those undergoing acute treatment, relapse, and at end-of-life care
- Address psychological concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment, panic, acute distress, and pre-existing mental health needs
- Deliver psychological input in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to case discussions, joint care planning, and integrated psychological care
- Provide support to the stem cell transplant service
- Offer education, consultation, and psychological insight to Haematology staff
- Maintain strong relationships with external agencies such as Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ, Cancer Society, and others
- Participate in supervision, professional development, service reviews, and quality improvement initiatives
About You
To thrive in this role, you will be a values-driven, self-aware, and culturally competent psychologist who:
- Builds trust and fosters meaningful connections with both patients and colleagues
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments
- Communicates psychological concepts in an accessible and empowering way
- Is proactive, collaborative, and committed to professional excellence
You will demonstrate the following skills/qualifications:
- Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Member of NZPsS, NZCCP, or equivalent
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and intervention for a range of psychological conditions
- Experience working in complex, multi-professional healthcare settings
- Understanding of the psychological impacts of serious health conditions
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice
- Experience in providing education, consultative, and supervisory support to colleagues is advantageous
- 3 years - experience as a psychologist preferable but will consider early career psychologists
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 7th May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.