Clinical / Child & Family Psychology Intern 2026

Clinical / Child and Family Psychology Intern 2026, District Wide, Fixed Term Full-time

Te Tau Ihu is a great placement for a Psychology Intern as it offers experience in assessment and treatment across a wide range of mental disorders.  This Intern placement can be in Nelson or Wairau.

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.

It is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With over 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we cover a wide area including Nelson, Tasman, Golden Bay & Wairau. 

About the Role

The role of the Intern Psychologist includes supervised and independent experience in assessment, diagnosis, formulation and use of a range of psychological therapies.  The Intern position is offered as part of MOH support for the Psychology workforce.

The Intern will be supported to continue the requirements of their course, including full time pay to support study leave during the year.

There will also be opportunities to attend extra specific trainings as they occur through the year e.g. Intro to Clinical Supervision, suicide prevention etc. Interns will have a supervising senior psychologist to monitor and support them as they apply their academic learning to clinical practice. As well, there are peer, MDT and professional meetings for case discussion and consultation, and ongoing education on specific topics.

The role of Intern Psychologist includes supervised and independent experience in assessment, diagnosis, formulation and use of a range of psychological therapies.

Interns will have a supervising senior psychologist to monitor and support them as they put their academic learning into clinical practise. As well, there are peer, MDT and professional meetings for case discussion and consultation, and ongoing education on specific topics.

There will be opportunities to attend extra specific trainings as they occur through the year that may be service specific.

This is a fixed term, full-time Internship role for 12 months, working 80 per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00AM and 4.30PM. Starts in 2026. The successful applicant will be offered a 1.0FTE position for a full year, exact dates to be negotiated in accordance with course requirements.

Please view the position description for further information .

About the Team/Service/ Location

 iCAMHS is a specialist mental health team providing assessment and treatment for people up to age 18 who present with mental health problems which are moderate-severe. Our Adult mental health teams are specialist, providing assessment and treatment for people 18 years+ with mental health problems which are moderate-severe.  There is a 25-bed acute inpatient unit based in Nelson which covers the region.  The adult internship may include some time in this unit. 

We have great multidisciplinary teams consisting of psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, allied health and nursing assistants, pharmacy and psychiatry.  We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

For more information on living and working in Nelson and Marlborough click here

About you

As a Child and Family / Adult Intern Psychologist you will:

• Have self-motivation, a positive attitude and cooperative well in teams,
• Hold a current Intern Practising Certificate from NZ Psychologists Board,
• Practice within Intern scope of practice,
• Comply with the Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) Intern position description,
• Have regular weekly on site supervision by a Senior Psychologist.

Applicants will be enrolled in a Clinical or Psychology training programme and have completed the necessary pre-requisites to undertake their Intern year.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 12 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Sally Thomas (Professional Lead Psychology) Sally.Thomas@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1W25-054

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.