Psychologist - Auckland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

Parental leave cover

Job summary

The Ministry of Education, Te Mahau, is seeking a qualified Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover based at the Mt Eden office in Auckland.

You will work with a community-focused team to maximise learning and social inclusion for students with additional learning needs, using strengths-based approaches and collaborative planning.

NZ registered psychologist, master’s in Educational Psychology, and current practicing certificate required; applications close 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s level qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act with current practicing certificate.
• Translate specialist knowledge into practical information for schools.
• Coordinate service provision within multi-agency, trans-disciplinary settings.
• Excellent communication with ākonga/learners, whānau, kaiako across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Apply a strengths-based approach to learning and wellbeing.
• Identify patterns affecting learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services and schools.
• Collaboratively support learner goals and intervention planning.
• Provide guidance to schools, teachers and families on intervention plans.
• Monitor implementation of Individual or group plans for students with additional learning needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Multi-agency collaboration

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Education

Master’s in Educational Psychology

NZ Registered Psychologist with practicing certificate

Job description

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.

12 month fixed-term parental leave cover.

November 2026 - November 2028.

Mt Eden office.

The role of the Psychologist to be part of a community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.

We would also be keen to receive applications from candidates who have recently completed or will soon be completing a psychology internship.

As a Psychologist you will:

• Apply a strengths-based approach
• Identify patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings
• Collaboratively support progress with learner goals
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teacher and parents/caregivers/whānau and in collaboration, support the development and implementation of intervention plans
• Assess, analyse, hypothesise, collaboratively plan, support and monitor the implementation of individual (or group) intervention plans for students who have additional learning needs

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

To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:

• A master’s level tertiary qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent
• Be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and hold a current practicing certificate
• The ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information
• The ability to contribute your specialist skills and co-ordinate service provision within multi-agency, trans-disciplinary settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga/learners, whānau/families and kaiako/teachers across a diverse range of settings
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga
• Proven experience with negotiating and mediation.
• A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making.

Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau | Education Services in the Ministry. We ensure that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education. Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.

Our specialists tell us they value:

“The ability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their whānau, and contribute to system-wide change is a huge plus”

“The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and the support of a large organisation, so I never feel isolated or alone”

“I really value the ability to collaborate closely with specialists from other disciplines. It enhances my own practice and thinking”.

Applications close Midnight – Wednesday 4 November 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for our 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.