About this role
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.
What you’ll be doing
Treatment roles
Competence in evidence‑based interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma‑informed)Focus on functional rehabilitation and outcomes‑based treatmentTreatment only roles available (no mental injury assessment delivery)Assessment roles
(Mental Injury & Neuropsychology)
Eligible for mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI) and/orNZ‑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 contractClinical or Neuropsychology scopePostgraduate neuropsychology training (for neuropsych roles)Strong skills in independent assessment, validity testing, and ACC‑aligned reportingAssessment‑only roles available (no treatment delivery)APM employs general, counselling, clinical and neuropsychologists, and APM psychologists:
Have manageable caseloadswork 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 therapyDeliver high quality clinical assessments and reportsEngage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.Your Perks & Rewards
5 weeks annual leaveReimbursement of Professional membership and Annual Practicing CertificateProfessional development and supervision supportLaptop & phone providedSupport 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.Qualifications & Experience
Hold an NZPB accredited Master's degree or higher in Psychology.NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APCStrong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skillsAbility 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 reportsHave excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering interventionHave excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectivelyFor 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. Professional Credentials
Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before startingPossess a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC)Other Essentials
Current full NZ driver licenseNZ/AU Citizen or valid NZ work visaReady to join?
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APM New Zealand, part of APM Group
APM New Zealand is a leading provider of wellbeing services in the New Zealand market. We partner with organisations to provide support, guidance and intervention whilst aiming to reduce mental health challenges that impact on retention and productivity of their employees.
APM is a diverse team of over 16,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose - to enable better lives. Our purpose is the common thread that lives in everything we do, and it starts with enabling better lives for our employees and their families too.
When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.