Clinical Psychologist Intern

Title: Clinical Psychologist Interns 2027

Location: Dunedin

Exciting opportunity to work in a supportive internship hub

Work to support general practice and primary care

Position Purpose and Objectives

To provide high quality, best practice, evidence-informed and culturally safe assessments and therapeutic interventions to clients of WellSouth or affiliated GP practices, or providers.

To actively work within an integrated ‘Stepped Model of Care’ that supports clients’ needs and enables them to move between the right services.

To undertake all relevant clinician activities to successfully fulfil learning objectives of the internship, under the guidance of Clinical Psychologist Supervisors.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

This will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, but is likely to include:

Delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions and psychological assessments.

Actively engaging in continuously improving care for clients.

Actively engaging with relevant organisational service delivery teams.

Being a professionally proficient and accountable clinician.

We offer:

A purpose-driven organisation focused on improving community wellbeing

Opportunities for professional growth and system-level impact

A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.

To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.

Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment.

Your Qualifications

Enrolled in a recognised Training institution (Clinical Psychology, or General Scope Psychology).

Registration as an Intern Psychologist with the NZ Psychologist’s Board.

Full drivers’ licence.

Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Complies with the requirements under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred

Tōkeke - Equitable

Manawa whakaute - Respectful

Pono – Transparent

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 6 November 2026

Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We are rainbow-tick accredited and are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.