Educational Psychologist — Shape Inclusive Learning

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

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Whanganui is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join our Learning Support team, providing specialist assessment and guidance to schools, teachers and families to support learning for children and young people.

You will be NZ Registered, hold a Master’s level qualification and a Post‑graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent, with a commitment to Te Ao Māori, tikanga and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with ākonga, whānau and Kaiako.
• Commitment to Te Ao Māori and promoting tikanga.
• Experience in coordinating across multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and analysis for interventions.
• Support inclusive practices in schools and early learning services.
• Offer professional guidance to schools, teachers and families.
• Coordinate multi‑agency service delivery in a trans‑disciplinary setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural capability

Collaboration

Multi-agency coordination

Education

Master’s degree

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Whanganui is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join our Learning Support team, providing specialist assessment and guidance to schools, teachers and families to support learning for children and young people.

You will be NZ Registered, hold a Master’s level qualification and a Post‑graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent, with a commitment to Te Ao Māori, tikanga and inclusive practices.