Educational Psychologist - Learning Support & Inclusion

New Zealand Government; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Otago Central seeks a part-time (0.7 FTE) Psychologist to strengthen Learning Support across multiple settings. You will provide professional guidance to schools, teachers and families, and lead specialist assessments for targeted interventions.

Applicants must be NZ Registered with a current practising certificate (or Intern), hold a Master’s level qualification and a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology, with strong Te Tiriti/Te Reo Maori awareness and

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist with a current practicing certificate OR registered as an Intern.
• Master’s level tertiary qualification and a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Tikanga, and Te Reo Maori and ability to work across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings.
• Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and building capacity of those who support learning.
• Providing specialist assessment and analysis for collaboratively planned, evidence-informed interventions.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team addressing complex learning needs; may involve project work or casework.

Skills

NZ Registered Psychologist

Cultural capability

Interpersonal communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

Master's level qualification

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

Job description

Ministry of Education in Otago Central seeks a part-time (0.7 FTE) Psychologist to strengthen Learning Support across multiple settings. You will provide professional guidance to schools, teachers and families, and lead specialist assessments for targeted interventions.

Applicants must be NZ Registered with a current practising certificate (or Intern), hold a Master’s level qualification and a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology, with strong Te Tiriti/Te Reo Maori awareness and