Psychologist - Hamilton

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Education.govt.nz in Hamilton is seeking a Psychologist to join the Learning Support team on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 11 months. You will identify factors affecting learning and wellbeing, support schools and families, and provide in-depth assessments for evidence-informed interventions.

The successful candidate is registered under the HPCA Act with a current practicing certificate and holds a Master’s level qualification in Educational Psychology or equivalent, with excellent

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Registered under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act with current practicing certificate.
• Ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information.
• Ability to coordinate service provision in a multi‑agency, trans-disciplinary setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse learners, families and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Identify patterns influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services and schools.
• Provide professional support to schools, teachers and families.
• Deliver in-depth specialist assessment and analysis for interventions.
• Collaborate as part of a trans-disciplinary team for complex needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Children and families support

Education

Master's in Educational Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent

Job description

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2d ago , from Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success

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.

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.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

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 practicing 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.

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.

For further information, please contact **********@education.govt.nz

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.