Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Permanent / 37.5 hours per week

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Clinical Educator? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

At the University of Canterbury (UC), we are shaping future Psychology Assistants through innovative, practice-based education that connects theory, clinical excellence, and community engagement. We are seeking a Clinical Educator to play a key role in delivering high-quality professional training within our growing postgraduate programmes.

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching within the postgraduate Psychology Assistant programme
• Providing coaching and applied skills development
• Contributing to competency-based assessment and feedback processes
• Supporting the integration of culturally responsive and Te Tiriti-informed practice throughout the programme
• Support students through simulation-based learning, clinical demonstrations, and community placements
• Mentor and guide students in developing ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive practice
• Build strong partnerships with community organisations and placement providers
• Contribute to programme development, innovation, and continuous quality improvement
• Collaborate closely with academic, clinical, and professional staff across the School
• Contributing to clinical service delivery through the UC Psychology Centre and supporting practice-based learning through demonstration and observation opportunities.

This is an opportunity to combine clinical practice, education, supervision, and programme development in a role that genuinely influences the future psychology workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will hold a Postgraduate Diploma or Doctorate from a NZPB-accredited psychology professional training programme (or equivalent) and a current registration as a Psychologist in New Zealand with eligibility to practise and also have:

• At least three years’ post-registration clinical experience in providing psychology assessment and intervention for mental health and addiction problems
• Experience delivering psychological assessment and intervention across diverse client groups
• Experience of working effectively within collaborative and interdisciplinary environments
• Demonstrated ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive practice
• Strong skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Experience in teaching, training, or supervising students or early-career practitioners
• A collaborative and supportive approach to professional learning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Hold a current driver’s licence with no endorsements
• A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Experience in Motivational Interviewing, online or simulation-based education, professional psychology training, community partnership development or te reo Māori me ōna tikanga will be highly regarded.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

"He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata". What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

The Psychology Centre is the clinical psychology training and research centre for the Clinical Psychology Programme at the UC. We offer students an opportunity to participate in a wide range of psychological assessments and treatments as part of their practicum course, working alongside our senior clinical psychologists. For more information about our centre and team, please visit our website.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and study opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

Closing date for this position is: 7 June 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.