Educational Psychology Practice Adviser

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking an Educational Psychology Practice Adviser to join Te Whānau o Ako Pai - School of Education on a permanent, part-time basis (0.5 FTE) in Wellington, NZ. The role supports coordination and teaching of the PGDipEPP and works with a team of educational psychologists and academics.

The successful candidate will hold a current practicing certificate as a NZ educational psychologist, commit to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and build relationships with MOE and

Qualifications

• Experience as a psychologist working in education.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practices.
• Be highly organized self-starter and able to build relationships with educational psychologists, Ministry of Education, and internship providers.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure when working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to teaching of the PGDipEPP programme.
• Support the School of Education in educational psychology practice activities.

Skills

Educational psychology experience

Relationship builder

Education

Current NZ educational psychologist practising certificate

Job description

Qualifications

Have you got experience as a psychologist working in education?

• Do you hold a current practicing certificate as a registered NZ educational psychologist?
• Are you committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implementing culturally responsive practices?

About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Educational Psychology Practice Adviser to join Te Whānau o Ako Pai - School of Education on a permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) basis.

The role requires relevant knowledge of the practice of Educational Psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand and contributes to the coordination and teaching of the Postgraduate Diploma of Educational Psychology Practice (PGDipEPP) programme.

Our team of Educational Psychologists and academics consists of internationally recognised scholars with expertise in a range of areas related to the practice of Educational / School Psychology. We have strong community connections, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team.

The role is 20 hours a week, and the preferred start date is 01 March 2027.

About you

The successful candidate will :

• Hold a current practicing certificate as a registered educational psychologist in New Zealand and have considerable experience as a psychologist working in education.
• Have a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to implementing culturally responsive practices.
• Be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who will build and maintain relationships with educational psychologists, the Ministry of Education, and community providers of internship placements.
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Close date for vacancy: 03 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Carmen Dalli, Head of School ([e-mail]).

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Educational Psychology Practice Adviser Wellington, Wellington, NZ