Special Education Advisor: Elevate Learning for Students

New Zealand Government Joba; Napier; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government Joba is seeking a Special Education Advisor in the Hawke's Bay region to join our Learning Support Team. You will work with educators, parents, caregivers and whanau to understand each child’s needs and to develop and monitor personalised learning plans.

You will enable changes to learning environments to boost participation, wellbeing and achievement, liaise with local services, and support collaboration across professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional and complex needs.
• Ability to work in collaborative partnerships with professionals, agencies, and whanau.
• Commitment to evidence‑based interventions to raise student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Work with the child, family, and professionals to enhance understanding of needs.
• Collaboratively develop, implement, and monitor personalised learning plans.
• Enable changes to learning environments to improve participation, wellbeing and outcomes.
• Facilitate access to wider services and supports as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cultural competency

Education

Fully registered NZ teachers

Job description

The New Zealand Government Joba is seeking a Special Education Advisor in the Hawke's Bay region to join our Learning Support Team. You will work with educators, parents, caregivers and whanau to understand each child’s needs and to develop and monitor personalised learning plans.

You will enable changes to learning environments to boost participation, wellbeing and achievement, liaise with local services, and support collaboration across professionals.