Testing Psychologist - CAMHS
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| Listed | Wed 19 Aug, 4:06 pm |
| Type | Part time, Permanent |
| Reference | TAR06886 |
Psychologist CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight)
Permanent Position
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
Our Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled Psychologist, passionate to make a difference in the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health and behavioural difficulties. The role will primarily involve carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments for tamariki and rangatahi e.g. for Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability.
This role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey and helping their whanau and others in the community understand their strengths and needs.
This role will be working within our integrated model of care. There will be opportunities and support for professional development e.g. assessment of FASD if required. Access to the most up to date digital psychometric tests will be provided.
Please click hereto view the position description
About the Team/Service/ Location
The team works with children and young people 4-18 years of age and has close links with the child development team, paediatricians and Non-Government Organisations.
For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here
About you
We are looking for:
Psychologist with current Practicing Certificate based in New Plymouth with travel to South Taranaki as required.
Passion for Mental Health Addictions; exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Experience and confidence in neurodevelopmental assessment
Experience within specialist Child Adolescent Mental Health preferred
Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Understanding and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice
How to apply
Please "Apply online" via this page.
For more information about the position, contact Kathy Shaw, Clinical Team Leader - CAMHS on 06 753 6139 or via email Kathy.shaw@tdhb.org.nz
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight)
Permanent Position
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
Our Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled Psychologist, passionate to make a difference in the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health and behavioural difficulties. The role will primarily involve carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments for tamariki and rangatahi e.g. for Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability.
This role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey and helping their whanau and others in the community understand their strengths and needs.
This role will be working within our integrated model of care. There will be opportunities and support for professional development e.g. assessment of FASD if required. Access to the most up to date digital psychometric tests will be provided.
Please click hereto view the position description
About the Team/Service/ Location
The team works with children and young people 4-18 years of age and has close links with the child development team, paediatricians and Non-Government Organisations.
For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here
About you
We are looking for:
Psychologist with current Practicing Certificate based in New Plymouth with travel to South Taranaki as required.
Passion for Mental Health Addictions; exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Experience and confidence in neurodevelopmental assessment
Experience within specialist Child Adolescent Mental Health preferred
Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Understanding and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice
How to apply
Please "Apply online" via this page.
For more information about the position, contact Kathy Shaw, Clinical Team Leader - CAMHS on 06 753 6139 or via email Kathy.shaw@tdhb.org.nz
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
