Education Psychologist — Shape Inclusive Learning Outcomes

Kumara Vine; Whakatāne; Remote; NZD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Mahau | Education Services in Whakatāne seeks a qualified psychologist to join the Learning Support team for a fixed-term Parental Leave cover. You will support learning, wellbeing and behaviour, and work across schools and early learning settings to promote inclusion.

The role requires NZ registration, a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology, and a current practising certificate, with travel as needed. Salary reflecting experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s level qualification in educational psychology or equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist with a current practising certificate.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision within multi‑agency, trans‑disciplinary settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ākonga/learners, whānau/families and kaiako.
• Understand and apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.
• Full driver licence as travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns or factors influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other settings.
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families.
• Provide in-depth specialist assessment and analysis for interventions.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team when needs are complex.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Driver's license

Education

Master’s level qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

NZ Registered Psychologist

Practising certificate

Job description

Te Mahau | Education Services in Whakatāne seeks a qualified psychologist to join the Learning Support team for a fixed-term Parental Leave cover. You will support learning, wellbeing and behaviour, and work across schools and early learning settings to promote inclusion.

The role requires NZ registration, a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology, and a current practising certificate, with travel as needed. Salary reflecting experience is offered.