Psychologist
Active + Psychologist
Active+ is the largest New Zealand owned supplier of rehabilitation services in New Zealand, with over 1,500 health providers across a wide range of disciplines delivering service across New Zealand. We’ve been in business since 1990 and are owned by Southern Cross Healthcare New Zealand.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Are you a compassionate and skilled Psychologist ready to make a genuine, real-world impact? Join Active+ in a flexible full-time or part-time role where you’ll deliver high-quality mental health services across a range of funded pathways, including ACC, Te Whatu Ora, MBIE, NZ Police, and other partner organisations. Working both independently and within integrated, multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams, you’ll support clients through their recovery journey, building strong, trusted relationships with clients and whānau and developing culturally responsive, person-centred clinical plans that reflect each individual’s environment, goals, and needs. You’ll be supported with on-the-job training, clinical supervision, and a collaborative team culture to help you thrive and continue to grow.
In this role, you’ll successfully manage a varied clinical caseload, balancing evidence-based clinical practice with funder requirements and performance expectations, while upholding Active+’s high standards of care, professionalism, and confidentiality. You’ll engage confidently with stakeholders and case managers, represent Active+ positively in all communications, and maintain strong connections with relevant professional bodies and insurers. You’ll also contribute to a safe, ethical workplace by adhering to Active+ policies, information systems, and health and safety practices. This role covers the Greater Wellington and Central Manawatū regions, so a willingness to travel is essential - offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across communities.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- NZ-registered Psychologist with full membership of NZPsS or NZCCP
- Minimum 1-year post-registration experience, with confidence assessing and treating a range of mental health presentations
- Experience or strong interest in trauma-informed practice, including ACC Integrated Sensitive Claims
- Desirable exposure to neuropsychology, complex or sensitive claims, and rehabilitation-focused work (e.g. TBI, physical injury, chronic pain)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong working knowledge of evidence-based interventions, standardised assessments, and outcome measures
- Commitment to culturally safe, client-centred practice
- Confident communicator who builds trust with clients, whānau, funders, and stakeholders
- Reflective, adaptable, and growth-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Tech-savvy with solid PC skills and confidence using clinical systems
- Full NZ drivers licence and willingness to travel to support clients and attend Active+ team meetings
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, with an extra ‘appreciation day’ per annum, generous Christmas/New Year breaks, and long service benefits.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and funded on-line GP and EAP access.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and well-supported learning opportunities, with professional development and access to Southern Cross Learning Hub modules including Cultural programmes.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare
