Educational Psychologist — Drive Inclusive Learning & Wellbeing

Kumara Vine; Albert-Eden, Howick; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education (Te Mahau) is seeking a qualified Psychologist in Mt Eden or Botany to support learning and inclusion for students with additional learning needs. You will apply strengths‑based practice, analyse factors affecting wellbeing, and collaborate across schools and families.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology, and be NZ‑registered with a practising certificate.

Qualifications

• Master’s level qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and hold a current practicing certificate.
• Translate specialist knowledge into practical information for schools and families.
• Coordinate service provision within multi‑agency, trans‑disciplinary settings.
• Excellent communication with ākonga/learners and whānau across diverse settings.
• Understand and apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.

Responsibilities

• Apply a strengths‑based approach.
• Identify patterns affecting learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning and schools.
• Collaboratively support learner goals progress.
• Provide professional guidance to schools, teachers, and caregivers in developing interventions.
• Assess, analyse and plan interventions for students with additional learning needs.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data analysis

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Tangata whenuatanga

Educational psychology knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

NZ Registered Psychologist (HPCA)

Tools

Data interpretation

Job description

The Ministry of Education (Te Mahau) is seeking a qualified Psychologist in Mt Eden or Botany to support learning and inclusion for students with additional learning needs. You will apply strengths‑based practice, analyse factors affecting wellbeing, and collaborate across schools and families.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology, and be NZ‑registered with a practising certificate.