The Psychology Centre
Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri School of Psychological and Social Sciences
The Psychology Centre as part of Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri School of Psychological and Social Sciences is seeking a clinical psychologist-supervisor to join our team.
Apply and share your knowledge in clinical psychology
Come and be part of our friendly and welcoming campus workforce
Enjoy a role with purpose inspiring the next generation
Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
The Psychology Centre as part of Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri School of Psychological and Social Sciences is seeking a clinical psychologist-supervisor to join our team. This role will focus on clinical service delivery and supervision of students in the university’s clinical psychology programme. This role would be ideal for a mid-career psychologist, but we are also happy to consider psychologists of other experience levels.
We are looking for someone with a solid grounding in clinical assessment and treatment of a range of disorders and someone open to applying this to supervision of students and other professionals. An ideal candidate would have experience with ACC and an interest in at least one of the following areas: psychometric assessment, trauma, child/adolescent work and group work. Our aim is to provide a variety of services that meet the needs of the community as well as our service; hence there are opportunities to expand our organizational scope depending on the individual experience and expertise of the successful applicant.
For more information on the role please see the and School of Psychological and Social Sciences website For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Joshua Myers, Director of The Psychology Centre at:joshua.myers@waikato.ac.nz
Salary will be in the range of $87,125 to $138,375 pro rated, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a 0.8 to 1.0 FTE position based on our Hillcrest Campus.
Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
You will need to have a PGDip or other postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology. Additionally, you will also have:
Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?
The Psychology Centre joined the School of Psychological and Social Sciences in 2023 and is focussed on promoting education and pre-service training in clinical psychology. We provide individual and group psychology services to the public. We also work to develop and implement programmes to meet the needs of children, youth, their whanau and adults in the region who may require specialised mental health treatment programmes.
The Psychology Centre maintains a close relationship with the Clinical Psychology Programme which offers interesting opportunities for collaboration in student training, teaching and research.
He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?
We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here
Ko te Tangata – For the People
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.
E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.
Applications Close on Sunday, 9 August 2026
Requisition Number: 1003794
