Psychologist – ACC Services

About the role

APM New Zealand is seeking qualified psychologists to join its ACC services team. The role can be full‑time or part‑time and is based in Queenstown or Dunedin. You will work across assessment and treatment pathways, delivering evidence‑based interventions and high‑quality clinical assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑based talking therapies such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Conduct mental injury and neuropsychological assessments (MICPI, WRMI) and produce ACC‑aligned reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on ACC contracts, including Sensitive Claims, Pain Management, Concussion and Training for Independence.
• Maintain manageable caseloads and deliver timely, high‑quality clinical documentation.

Required profile

• NZPB‑accredited Master’s degree or higher in Psychology.
• Current registration with the NZ Psychologists Board and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong formulation, documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Required skills

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Schema therapy
• Neuropsychological assessment and validity testing (for neuropsych roles)

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Reimbursement of professional membership and Annual Practising Certificate
• Professional development and supervision support
• Laptop and phone provided
• Flexible work environment with trust‑based autonomy