Kaiārahi Mahi-ā-Mātai | Professional Practice Adviser

• Are you a registered psychologist and have experience working in a professional practice setting?
• Would you like to join a team that is committed to innovative thinking and excellence in teaching?
• Have you got strong interpersonal skills and have experience working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting a permanent Kaiārahi Mahi-ā-Mātai - Professional Practice Advisor in Te Kura Tātai Hauora—School of Health. The role will be responsible for developing professional health psychology and training students to work as Psychologists in health fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a registered Psychologist, play an active role in the development and teaching of professional practice within the Whakahāngai Mātai Hinengaro Hauora—Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice programme.
• Work closely with the Academic Programme Lead to oversee internships and student intern training.
• Liaise and coordinate with workplace supervisors and interns to ensure effective professional practice training to become a registered Psychologist (general scope).
• Contribute to the development of the School’s wider academic and strategic direction and planning.
• Contribute to achieving equity through a commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Contribute to the university’s engagement with stakeholders, particularly in respect of professional psychology and health psychology, including with government, district health boards, professional bodies, and partners relevant to our capital city location.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The preferred applicant will have experience working in professional practice settings as a registered psychologist, and academic teaching experience is desirable. They will be a collegial and collaborative team member who will contribute positively to the health psychology team, the broader multidisciplinary School of Health, and other professional psychology programmes in the University.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working as a registered Psychologist (clinical, counselling, or general scope of practice).
• Postgraduate qualification in an applied area of Psychology.
• Supervision experience with trainee psychologists desirable.
• Teaching experience desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora - Faculty of Health was established in 2017 to support the University’s vision of Improving Health and Wellbeing in our Communities. The Te Kura Tātai Hauora—School of Health launched the Bachelor of Health in 2018, with major subjects in Health Psychology; Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery; Health Promotion; and Health Informatics. The Master of Health commenced in 2019, the Master of Health Psychology in 2021 and the Postgraduate Diploma of Health Psychology Practice in 2023.

You will join a growing, multidisciplinary School with a team that is committed to the University’s te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity obligations and values collaboration, innovative thinking, excellence in teaching, and critical and transformational engagement.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 4 June 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Annemarie Jutel (annemarie.jutel@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Professional Practice Adviser, 1303). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.