Psychologist/ Special Education Advisor at NZ Ministry of Education, Wellington

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Te Mahau | Te Tai Runga, Wellington Region

Permanent full time and part time positions available in the Wellington Region.

Advertised positions in both Lower Hutt and Porirua.

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.

We invite applications for a Psychologist/Special Education Advisor to join our Learning Support team at the Ministry of Education for the Wellington region.

The Psychologist/Special Education Advisor will be responsible for the provision of high-quality support to learners, whānau/families and education providers from early learning centres, kura and schools.  

About us

Learning support is a critical part of Te Mahau I Te Tai Runga in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to reach their full potential through education.

We work closely with whānau, families, caregivers, kura, schools and early learning centres in English and Māori medium settings.

The Ministry of Education Wellington Region Learning Support team provides a friendly and supportive working environment.

About this role

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable knowledge and skills in supporting children and young people with complex behaviour.

In addition to this, the candidate must

• Have skills in identifying contributing factors that may be influencing children and young people in their learning, well-being, and behaviour.
• Be able to provide specialist assessment & evidence based informed interventions.
• Have knowledge about & be able to work in a culturally responsive way given our commitment to honouring the principles Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

About you

We are seeking a skilled & motivated Psychologist/Special Education Advisor to join our multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Masters level tertiary qualification and a post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology and be registered under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and to hold a current practicing certificate (psychologist role).
• Qualified teacher with experience in inclusionary practice, post graduate qualification is desirable (Special Education Advisor).
• 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.
• Provide professional support and guidance to whānau, families, caregivers, kura, schools and early learning services in English and Māori medium settings.
• Able to work effectively across early learning services and schools.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence as travel is essential for this role.

As part of your application, please include a cover letter together with CV addressed to Rosalie Hunt, Service Manager, Learning Support, Ministry of Education. 

The Ministry encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated although currently this is a voluntary requirement. There is no requirement to show evidence of your vaccine status as this role is not covered by the Public Health (Vaccinations) Order.

There is further information about this role in the position description attached.

If this opportunity is of interest to you apply now using the ‘Apply Online' button. 

You can view a job description or for further information please contact Rosalie Hunt, on 027 6071604 or email rosalie.hunt@education.govt.nz or Amanda Serci on 027 7068914 or email amanda.serci@education.govt.nz

Applications close 16 August 2022.