Psychologist

About the Role

We invite expressions of interest from psychologists interested in joining APM New Zealand. We have roles within ACC services covering both assessment and treatment pathways. Positions include conducting mental injury and neuropsychological assessments (MICPI, WRMI) as well as delivering evidence-based treatments across ACC Psychological Services, Pain Management, Concussion, and Training for Independence (TI).

Roles can be either full-time or part-time based in Queenstown or Dunedin.

Key Responsibilities

For treatment positions, psychologists are expected to apply evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-informed care, with a focus on functional rehabilitation and outcome-oriented treatment. Treatment-only roles do not include mental injury assessments.

For assessment roles, psychologists need to be eligible to perform mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI) or neuropsychological assessments under ACC contracts. Candidates should be registered with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC), demonstrate proficiency in independent psychological assessments including diagnosis, causation, functional impact evaluation, and ACC-compliant reporting. Neuropsychological positions require postgraduate training in neuropsychology, strong expertise in validity testing, and report writing. Assessment-only roles do not involve treatment delivery.

General, counselling, clinical, and neuropsychologists at APM manage reasonable caseloads, work across various contracts including Sensitive Claims and Psychological Services, provide evidence-based talking therapies, prepare high-quality clinical assessments and reports, and collaborate within multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree or higher accredited by the New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB)
• Registered with the NZ Psychologists Board and holding a current APC
• Proficient in creating strong formulations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Competent in delivering high-quality evidence-based talking therapies such as CBT, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and ACT
• Experienced in completing and delivering detailed clinical assessments and reports
• Effective communication skills and a teamwork-oriented approach to client interventions
• Strong time management and ability to work independently with efficient task prioritization
• For neuropsychological assessment roles, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is mandatory, with completion of graduate-level neuropsychology coursework
• Training in psychopathology and familiarity with diagnostic frameworks such as DSM-5-TR or ICD 10/11

Professional Requirements

• Registration with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand prior to commencing employment
• Valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
• Current full New Zealand driver’s license
• New Zealand or Australian citizenship or a valid New Zealand work visa

Perks and Benefits

• Five weeks annual leave entitlement
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees and APC costs
• Support for professional development and supervision
• Provision of laptop and phone
• Access to national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups, and special interest groups
• Commitment to flexibility and trusted autonomy over your work schedule

About APM New Zealand

APM New Zealand is a prominent wellbeing service provider partnering with organizations to provide mental health support and interventions aimed at reducing challenges affecting employee retention and productivity. APM operates across 11 countries with over 16,000 staff, united by the goal of enabling better lives. Employment at APM offers opportunities for career growth within human services, excellent work-life balance, learning and networking possibilities, and meaningful impact on the lives of clients.