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Full-time, Part-time
postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Reimbursement Of Professional Membership, Annual Practicing Certificate Reimbursement, Professional Development Support, Supervision Support, Laptop Provided, Phone Provided
Posted 43d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage a clinical caseload providing evidence-based talking therapy and high-quality clinical assessments for ACC services. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver treatment for mental injury, pain, and concussion.
Requirements
Must be a NZ registered psychologist with a current APC and a full NZ driver license. For neuropsychology roles, postgraduate training and vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist are required.
Full job description
Job Description
Make a Real Difference – Join a vibrant Team that has clients at its core.
Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most.
We’re seeking a Psychologist 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 is based in our Christchurch office.
What you’ll be doing
No two days are ever the same! You’ll be exposed to diverse cultures and clinical opportunities, working with a range of clients and mental health conditions. You will be supported by a dedicated team leader, as well as the clinical lead for psychology and the clinical advisory team in developing and honing your skills in the services APM provides.
Manage a clinical case load equivalent to 6.5 hours of client contact time a day
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.
Provide evidence-based talking therapy
Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.
Treatment roles
Competence in evidence‑based interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma‑informed)
Focus on functional rehabilitation and outcomes‑based treatment
Treatment only roles available (no mental injury assessment delivery)
Eligible for mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI) and/or
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
Assessment‑only roles available (no treatment delivery)
Your Perks & Rewards
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.
Qualifications & Experience
NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC
Strong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skills
Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
Have excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention
Have 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 be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting
Other Essentials
Current full NZ driver license
NZ/AU Citizen
For more information, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator at
Applications close 28 July 2026. Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and if we find the right candidate before the closing date, we will remove the advertisement early.
Site Address: Part Of Level 1 (north)324 Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL, NZ, 8013
A national organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
West Perth, Western Australia
LinkedIn followers
4,857
Early Start Australia is a national organisation committed to delivering evidence-based best practice early intervention and therapy services to children, young adults and families.
Our systems, processes and infrastructure support our therapists across Australia to deliver flexible services that meet the needs of our clients.
Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Early Start Australia has clinics in every state and territory creating a strong community of allied health professionals with the collective knowledge and expertise to deliver the best outcomes to our clients.
Offices: 56 Ord St, West Perth, Western Australia 6005, AU
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