Early Career Psychologists
NZPsS is the largest professional association for psychologists in Aotearoa New Zealand and our focus is on supporting members and postgraduate student subscribers. Membership of the NZPsS is open to all psychologists and psychologically trained professionals across the breadth of psychology. Postgraduate psychology students can become subscribers of the NZPsS. Our diversity is our strength and provides us with opportunities to influence the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders. We invite you to join the vibrant NZPsS community of more than 2500 members and subscribers and discover the benefits of belonging.
We support your professional practice with these benefits
- A 75 per cent discount on the first 12 months of full membership for NZPsS student subscribers and 50 per cent in the second year.
- Save with competitively priced professional indemnity insurance.
- Access support for ethical concerns and professional complaints through our Ethics Help Desk.
- Access discounted professional development seminars and free webinars to grow your competencies.
- List your services to the public for free on an online database of Find a Psychologist at PsychDirect.
- Get free online access to information on the ProQuest database, which covers thousands of international psychology journals.
- Find or offer professional supervision services on our online database, Find a supervisor.
- Join the American Psychological Association (APA) as an international affiliate.
- Grow your knowledge of bicultural practice through NZPsS resources and the work of the National Standing Committee on Bicultural Issues.
- Enjoy early career networking though NZPsS communities: branches, special interest groups and Institutes.
Career opportunities
There are various career opportunities open to those with postgraduate psychology qualifications in Aotearoa New Zealand. These opportunities are in the public sector, health services, universities, and other educational institutions, and a large number of psychologists are in private practice. Psychologists are also employed in a wide range of workplaces, and many practise privately as independent contractors and consultants. For comprehensive information about psychology careers see Careers in psychology and Tahatū Career Navigator.
Specialisations in Psychology
Watch videos of NZPsS early career psychologists
Michele Blick talks about the transition from being student to practitioner and her time as a student rep on the Executive
Mathew Kalloor discusses his early career and what helped him the most
Dr Jade La Grice discusses her early career and what helped her the most
Meredith Blampied talks about the future of psychology and what her aspirations are
