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Psychologist - Karaka Special Treatment Unit
New Zealand Government
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Waikato District, New Zealand
Location
Waikato District
Posted
June 25, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
* Make a real difference in the lives of offenders, their whānau and the community
* Be part of a close-knit, diverse and innovative team of passionate people
* Become a part of a world-leading treatment unit for men with serious offending where you can develop and share your expertise as a treatment provider
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Karaka Special Treatment Unit (STU) is a dedicated therapeutic community of change at Waikeria Prison, providing a structured therapeutic environment to support the rehabilitation of people with a history of high-risk and violent and sexual offending. The STU delivers evidence-based psychological programmes to reduce reoffending to a maximum of 44 men annually.
As a psychologist at Karaka STU, you play a key role in building meaningful therapeutic relationships with the men in our care, many of whom have faced significant challenges. You will work closely with colleagues to maintain a supportive environment where g...
* Be part of a close-knit, diverse and innovative team of passionate people
* Become a part of a world-leading treatment unit for men with serious offending where you can develop and share your expertise as a treatment provider
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Karaka Special Treatment Unit (STU) is a dedicated therapeutic community of change at Waikeria Prison, providing a structured therapeutic environment to support the rehabilitation of people with a history of high-risk and violent and sexual offending. The STU delivers evidence-based psychological programmes to reduce reoffending to a maximum of 44 men annually.
As a psychologist at Karaka STU, you play a key role in building meaningful therapeutic relationships with the men in our care, many of whom have faced significant challenges. You will work closely with colleagues to maintain a supportive environment where g...