Educational Psychologist - Learning Support & Inclusion

New Zealand Government; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government, Whakatāne, seeks a registered Educational Psychologist to join our Learning Support team. The role focuses on identifying factors affecting learning, wellbeing and behaviour and promoting inclusive practices across early learning settings, schools and other educational environments.

You will provide professional guidance to schools, teachers and families, conduct in-depth assessments, and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to support akonga with additional learning

Qualifications

• Master's level qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• NZ Registered Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act with current practicing certificate.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to coordinate service provision within a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with akonga/learners, whanau/families and kaiako/teachers.
• Hold a current full driver licence; travel will be required.
• Understanding and applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns or factors influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other settings.
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families.
• Build capacity of those who support learning.
• Provide in-depth specialist assessment and analysis for evidence-informed interventions.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team when a child’s needs are complex.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Education

Master's in Educational Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

Job description

New Zealand Government, Whakatāne, seeks a registered Educational Psychologist to join our Learning Support team. The role focuses on identifying factors affecting learning, wellbeing and behaviour and promoting inclusive practices across early learning settings, schools and other educational environments.

You will provide professional guidance to schools, teachers and families, conduct in-depth assessments, and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to support akonga with additional learning