Educational Psychologist – Learning Support & Inclusion

Ministry of Education New Zealand; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ministry of Education New Zealand in Whanganui is seeking two full-time permanent Psychologists to join our Learning Support team. You will work in a trans-disciplinary environment focusing on complex needs of learners and provide specialist assessments and guidance to schools, teachers, and families.

You must be NZ Registered or Intern, with a Master's and Diploma in Educational Psychology, culturally responsive practice, and a valid driver's license; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Psychologist with current practising certificate or Intern status.
• Master’s level qualification and a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Ability to engage with ākonga, whānau and kaiako across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings.
• Providing professional support and guidance to early learning centres, schools, teachers and families.
• Providing appropriate specialist assessment and analysis for collaboratively planned interventions.
• Working in a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.
• Opportunity to participate in project work, and targeted or universal work.

Skills

Communication

Cultural awareness

Māori knowledge

Educational psychology

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

NZ Registered Psychologist

Job description

Ministry of Education New Zealand in Whanganui is seeking two full-time permanent Psychologists to join our Learning Support team. You will work in a trans-disciplinary environment focusing on complex needs of learners and provide specialist assessments and guidance to schools, teachers, and families.

You must be NZ Registered or Intern, with a Master's and Diploma in Educational Psychology, culturally responsive practice, and a valid driver's license; travel is expected.