Specialist Clinician
24 hours per week
Are you a skilled therapist, counsellor, or social worker passionate about supporting tamariki (children) to achieve safe and healthy futures?
Join a specialist, values-driven team making a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and whānau across Te Waipounamu.
What you'll do
- Undertake comprehensive, child-centred assessments that consider safety, wellbeing, and the underlying drivers of behaviour
- Develop and deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions for tamariki who have engaged in harmful or concerning sexual behaviour
- Work closely with whānau, caregivers, schools, and other professionals to support safe, consistent, and nurturing environments
- Promote accountability, safety, and positive behaviour change while upholding the mana and dignity of each child
- Contribute to safety planning and risk management alongside multidisciplinary partners
- Maintain accurate client records and actively participate in reflective clinical review processes
What we're about
We're a leading provider of therapeutic services in Te Waipounamu, grounded in the Te Ao Māori values of manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, kotahitanga and whanaungatanga. We are committed to innovation, collaboration and community wellbeing.
What you bring
- A recognised qualification in psychology, counselling, social work, or a related mental health discipline, with current professional registration (e.g. NZ Psychologists Board, NZAC, SWRB)
- Experience (or a strong interest) in working with tamariki who display harmful or concerning sexual behaviours, ideally within a trauma-informed framework
- Sound understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and risk assessment
- Ability to balance therapeutic engagement with accountability and safety
- Strong skills in working with whānau and building collaborative, culturally responsive relationships
What we offer
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, generous leave and wellbeing support
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
We know great people grow into great roles - if you're close to what we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join us in our mission to create a community free from sexual harm - He hapori wātea taitōkai
We are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship for this role.
Please apply online by 15th August 2026
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Stop is an equal opportunity employer. As a proud Pride Pledge organisation, Stop is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming workplace where rainbow communities are celebrated, supported, and empowered to thrive.
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