Psychology Internships 2026 Health NZ Southern

Psychology Internships 2026 Health NZ Southern

Three yearlong 0.8 fte internships:

• Internship 1: Invercargill Child And Adolescent Mental Health Service
• Internship 2: Adult Forensic Service and Dunedin Child and Family service two days per week each
• Internship 3: Older Persons Health (6 months) Pain Service (6 months)

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Under the guidance of their supervisor to provide high quality clinical psychology service in the assessment and treatment of clients ensuring clients needs are met in a culturally clinically and legally safe manner. The Intern Psychologist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Clinical psychology is a discipline integrating science theory and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding preventing and relieving psychologically-based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective wellbeing and personal development. Psychologists assess and treat mental emotional and behavioural disorders. They use the science of psychology to treat complex human problems and promote change. They develop an individuals resilience using strengths-based models.

About you

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in psychology or equivalent*
• Currently registered as part of Doctoral or Masters level vocational training in psychology
• Registration with NZ Psychologist Board with Intern Psychologist Scope of Practice
• Current annual practising certificate.
• Understanding of mental health in infants children adolescents adults and their families
• Effective oral and written communication
• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Can use Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel)
• Can keep detailed written file notes complete client pathway documentation and provide formal assessment reports as required.

*Please note these internships are only open to Otago Clinical Psychology students*

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 2 November 2025 If you have any questions about the role please contact:

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.