Professional Practice Adviser at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Practice, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Clinical Supervision, Stakeholder Management, Evidence-Based Practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cultural Safety, Strategic Planning, Academic Supervision, Pastoral Care

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Do you hold a New Zealand registration as a Psychologist and a current practising certificate? * Have you worked in healthcare settings across mental health, physical health, and Māori health and wellbeing? * Are you a passionate, person-centred, and culturally safe practitioner looking for a fixed-term, part-time opportunity? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Professional Practice Adviser to join Te Puna Hauora - School of Health on a fixed-term, part-time contract. As a registered Psychologist, you will play an active role in the development and teaching of professional practice within the Whakahāngai Mātai Hinengaro Hauora - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice in Te Puna Hauora - School of Health. The Professional Practice Adviser position is located within Te Puna Hauora - School of Health, Te Pukenga Wai - Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences. Hybrid working is negotiable, but some meetings will be held in-person. Key responsibilities: * Work closely with Whakahāngai Pouakorangi - Programme Director, Health Psychology Pouakorangi - Programme Director and wider Health Psychology team. * Use your teaching, practice, and healthcare experience to provide strategic advice and operational support to Whakahāngai development, programme design, and delivery. * Teach into Whakahāngai, and support curriculum development, selection, and examination processes making sure they align with NZPB core competencies, Te Tiriti o Waitangi provisions, and the Whakahāngai values. * Oversee Whakahāngai internships. Coordinate with and support intern supervisors and interns to ensure effective professional practice training to become a registered Psychologist (general scope). This may include travel to visit students at their internships. * Contribute to the Whakahāngai and Te Puna Hauora - School of Health academic and strategic direction and planning. * Contribute to the Whakahāngai student and programme success through a commitment to evidence-based practice, Whakahāngai values, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and equity. * Maintain strong stakeholder relationships within Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and across health sector and services to support programme delivery and development, including securing internships. * Provide student support including academic supervision and pastoral care. * Participation in planning and development activities related to Whakahāngai and such other related duties as may be required by your Tumuaki - Head of School from time to time. Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be a passionate, person-centred and culturally safe practitioner with a strong knowledge of Psychologist core competencies and evidence-based practice in health settings. Your relationship skills and your experience in teaching, psychological practice, and healthcare will support your contributions to Whakahāngai strategic planning, operations, and teaching. Key requirements: * New Zealand Registered Psychologist with a current practising certificate (any scope). * Experience working as a registered Psychologist in health settings, with strong knowledge of evidence-based practice, e.g., CBT, ACT and theories of behaviour change. * Teaching experience. * Demonstrated understanding of the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching and practice and the unique status of tangata whenua in Aotearoa. * Knowledge of and experience working in healthcare settings including, but not limited to, mental health, physical health, hauora Māori. * Knowledge of and experience applying culturally specific and culturally appropriate frameworks and practices. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQCg8faLCuUmTbbXMcMU1539AcjBdb0XSuHQhUeEDRWQkEA?e=vVojwp&download=1] If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 15 July 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Tumuaki - Head of School, Ahonuku - Associate Professor Helen Rook (tepunahauora@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted. Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about] is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/working-here/employment-information] of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/strategic-plan] and learn more about our research expertise [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/research/strengths/faculty]. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Step into Te Puna Hauora - School of Health [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/health/schools/school-of-health], where cutting-edge research and holistic education converge! Be part of a team that’s reshaping healthcare through innovative teaching and community impact. With specialties in health psychology and public health, your work will contribute to transformative change. Join us and empower individuals to lead healthier lives while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Make a difference where it truly counts!

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and teaching professional practice within the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology Practice. Key duties include overseeing internships, providing strategic advice on programme design, and maintaining health sector stakeholder relationships.