Reporting to the Head of Psychology, the Psychologists will work as part of the HPSNZ multidisciplinary Performance Support team based in Auckland or Wanaka and work collaboratively within the established Sport Psychology team across New Zealand. The role will provide mental health assessment and support to Canoe or Snow Sport athletes, as well as supporting the broader HPSNZ mental health strategy, and providing performance enhancement support.

Delivering technical leadership in alignment with Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) or Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ), the role will positively impact and lead the wellbeing and performance of athletes through psychological services (i.e., policy/program development, system wide assessment, prevention work, consultation, individual/group psychotherapy, and crisis triage).

Providing oversight and guidance in a collaborative fashion with CRNZ/SSNZ, athletes, coaches and support staff, there is a focus on integrating the psychology programme into the holistic High Performance culture of the sport with a balance of wellbeing and performance to achieve ambitions in sport and life. The Psychologist will use evidence-driven solutions related to the prevention of states of ill-health and underperformance, while fostering enhanced health, learning, development, motivation, emotional/cognitive abilities, and overall resilience.