Educational Psychologist – Learning Support

Ministry of Education; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Whakatāne is seeking a registered psychologist to join the Learning Support team on a fixed-term, full-time basis for parental leave cover.

You will identify learning, wellbeing and behaviour patterns, provide guidance to schools and families, and deliver specialist assessments to support inclusive practices.

This role offers a collaborative, multi-agency environment and a chance to contribute to equity and excellent outcomes for ākonga.

Qualifications

• Master's level qualification in Educational Psychology or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology.
• Registered Psychologist with NZ Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and current practicing certificate.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information for schools and families.
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision within multi-agency, trans-disciplinary settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ākonga/learners, whānau/families and kaiako/teachers.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour to enhance inclusive practices.
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families.
• Build capacity of those who support learning in diverse settings.
• Provide in-depth specialist assessments and analysis for collaboratively planned interventions.

Skills

Communication

Collaborative work

Te Tiriti o Waitangi competency

Driver license

Translate knowledge into practice

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

Job description

Ministry of Education in Whakatāne is seeking a registered psychologist to join the Learning Support team on a fixed-term, full-time basis for parental leave cover.

You will identify learning, wellbeing and behaviour patterns, provide guidance to schools and families, and deliver specialist assessments to support inclusive practices.

This role offers a collaborative, multi-agency environment and a chance to contribute to equity and excellent outcomes for ākonga.