Psychologist

Seeking expressions of interest if you are interested in joining APM New Zealand as a Psychologist. We’re seeking Psychologists to join our ACC services, across both assessment and treatment pathways. Opportunities include mental injury and neuropsychological assessments (MICPI, WRMI), as well as evidence‑based treatment across ACC Psychological Services, Pain, Concussion, and Training for Independence (TI). This role can be full time or part time. Opportunities exist in Queenstown and Dunedin.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based talking therapy; Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports; Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients; Focus on functional rehabilitation and outcomes-based treatment; Work across a variety of contracts including ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals

Requirements

Hold an NZPB accredited Master's degree or higher in Psychology; NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC; Strong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skills; Ability to provide high quality, evidence based talking therapies, for example CBT, EMDR, DBT, Schema therapy, ACT, etc.; Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports; Excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention; Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively; For positions involving neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required; Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology; Must have training in psychopathology and in diagnostic frameworks such as DSM-5-TR or ICD 10/11; Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting; Possess a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC); Current full NZ driver license; NZ/AU Citizen or valid NZ work visa; Competence in evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma-informed); Eligible for mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI); NZ-registered psychologist with a current APC, competent in independent psychological assessment (not treatment), including diagnosis, causation, functional impact, and ACC-aligned reporting; Eligible under the ACC Neuropsychological Assessment Services contract; Clinical or Neuropsychology scope; Postgraduate neuropsychology training (for neuropsych roles); Strong skills in independent assessment, validity testing, and ACC-aligned reporting

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave; Reimbursement of Professional membership and Annual Practicing Certificate; Professional development and supervision support; Laptop & phone provided; Support from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups and special interest groups; A genuine commitment to flexibility and trust to take ownership of your day