NZ Ministry of Education – Hamilton, North Island

Salary: $85,416 - $111,166 a year

This position is fixed term part-time (0.8FTE) until September 2025.

Help shape the future of Education
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

As a Psychologist, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:

Identifying patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, well-being, and behaviour.
Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools, and other educational settings.
Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers, and families, building the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of children and young people.
Providing appropriate in-depth specialist assessment and analysis for evidence-informed interventions.
Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex.

Salary range: $85,416 - $111,166 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
The ability to purchase extra days leave.
A range of employee network groups.
An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Mōhou ake | About you

To be successful you will need:

A Masters level tertiary qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
To be registered under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and to hold a current practicing certificate.
Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people, and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings.
The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.

Learning Support is a critical part of the Sector Enablement and Support Group in Te Mahau. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter, we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact **********@education.govt.nz

Applications close at midnight Sunday, 3 November 2024.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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