Psychologist

Ministry of Education New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education New Zealand in Hamilton is seeking a Psychologist to join our Learning Support team for 11 months in a full-time fixed-term role. You will identify patterns affecting learning, wellbeing and behaviour and provide specialist assessment to inform interventions.

You will work with schools, teachers and families, translate specialist knowledge into practical guidance, and collaborate in a trans-disciplinary team to support children and young people across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification required.
• Registered under Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act with current practising certificate.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse settings.
• Willingness to adhere to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns 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 and build capacity of those who support learning.
• Provide in-depth specialist assessment and analysis for evidenced informed interventions.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team for complex needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Masters level tertiary qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology

Job description

Date advertised: 8 Sept 2026

Job Type: Fixed Term

Location:

Hamilton, NZ

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our Hamilton office in a full-time, fixed-term role for 11 months.

As a Psychologist you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by:

• Identifying patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, well-being and behaviour
• Enhancing inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings
• Providing professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and building the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of children and young people
• Providing appropriate in-depth specialist assessment and analysis for evidenced informed interventions
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child’s needs are complex.

Salary range: $85,916 - $126,500 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful you will need:

• A Masters level tertiary qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• To be registered under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and to hold a current practising certificate.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Education Services

The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.

The Group has three key priorities for Education Services:

• Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
• Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.
• Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight – Sunday, 27 September 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.