Psychologist for Education — Elevate Student Learning

Ministry of Education; Upper Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Ministry of Education is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join the Learning Support team in the Wellington region. The role involves identifying patterns influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour, and providing high-level assessment and guidance to schools, teachers and families.

You will work in a trans-disciplinary environment to upskill adults and promote inclusive practices, Te Tiriti principles, and culturally responsive approaches.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Psychologist Board registration.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures, families and kaiako.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with children aged 3–15.
• Ability to translate practitioner knowledge into practical information.
• Experience in multi-agency, trans-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational 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 where a child's needs are complex.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Te Tiriti knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NZ Psychologist Board registration

Job description

The Ministry of Education is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join the Learning Support team in the Wellington region. The role involves identifying patterns influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour, and providing high-level assessment and guidance to schools, teachers and families.

You will work in a trans-disciplinary environment to upskill adults and promote inclusive practices, Te Tiriti principles, and culturally responsive approaches.