Educational Psychologist - Innovating Inclusive Learning

Kumara Vine; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

Parental leave cover

Job summary

The Ministry of Education, Te Mahau, is seeking a qualified Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover based at the Mt Eden office in Auckland.

You will work with a community-focused team to maximise learning and social inclusion for students with additional learning needs, using strengths-based approaches and collaborative planning.

NZ registered psychologist, master’s in Educational Psychology, and current practicing certificate required; applications close 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply a strengths-based approach to learning and wellbeing.
• Identify patterns affecting learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services and schools.
• Collaboratively support learner goals and intervention planning.
• Provide guidance to schools, teachers and families on intervention plans.
• Monitor implementation of Individual or group plans for students with additional learning needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Multi-agency collaboration

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Education

Master’s in Educational Psychology

NZ Registered Psychologist with practicing certificate

Job description

The Ministry of Education, Te Mahau, is seeking a qualified Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover based at the Mt Eden office in Auckland.

You will work with a community-focused team to maximise learning and social inclusion for students with additional learning needs, using strengths-based approaches and collaborative planning.

NZ registered psychologist, master’s in Educational Psychology, and current practicing certificate required; applications close 4 November 2026.