Inclusive Education Advisor: Learning Support & Te Ao Māori

Kumara Vine; Whangarei; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumara Vine in New Zealand seeks a Special Education Adviser to join the Learning Support team on a fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027. You will work with educators, parents, and whānau to tailor supports for learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities include developing personalised learning plans, adapting environments, and coordinating access to services such as speech and language therapy. Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma qualification, Bachelor of Education or Teaching, Post-graduate Diploma in Early Intervention / Special Education / Educational Psychology

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a team around the child, including educators, parents, caregivers and whānau, to enhance understanding about the child and their behaviours
• Collaboratively develop, implement, and monitor an effective personalised learning plan
• Help adults around the child to modify the learning environment to stabilise behaviours and improve participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes
• Facilitate access to wider services and support (e.g., speech and language therapy) as needed
• Enhance inclusive practices in schools and educational settings

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Reo Māori

Education

Diploma qualification

Bachelor of Education or Teaching

Post-graduate Diploma in Early Intervention / Special Education / Educational Psychology

Job description

Kumara Vine in New Zealand seeks a Special Education Adviser to join the Learning Support team on a fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027. You will work with educators, parents, and whānau to tailor supports for learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities include developing personalised learning plans, adapting environments, and coordinating access to services such as speech and language therapy. Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori is essential.