Educational Psychologist – Trauma‑Informed & Inclusive

Kumara Vine; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success in Masterton is inviting applications for a full-time psychologist to cover parental leave. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for students through Te Ao Māori-informed practice and trauma-informed approaches.

The role requires NZ Registered Psychologist status, a Master’s degree with a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent, and a current practicing certificate.

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist with a current practicing certificate.
• Master’s level qualification and a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence; travel across the region is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns or contributing factors affecting learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services, schools, Kura and other educational settings.
• Contribute to development of mana-enhancing and trauma-informed practice in schools and Kura.
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families.
• Provide in-depth specialist assessments and analysis for evidence-informed interventions.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural capability

Education

Master’s degree

Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

Registered Psychologist (NZ)

Tools

NZ Driver’s Licence

Job description

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success in Masterton is inviting applications for a full-time psychologist to cover parental leave. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for students through Te Ao Māori-informed practice and trauma-informed approaches.

The role requires NZ Registered Psychologist status, a Master’s degree with a Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent, and a current practicing certificate.