Psychologist/special Education Advisor

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time

Canterbury Chatham Islands Region
Psychologist, Special Education Advisor
0.6 Permanent position
Full Time Fixed Term / Secondment

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.
We have a big and important job to do and we need your help to make a real difference in children and young people's lives by working as part of a trans-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals.

Help shape the future of Education
At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

About you

**The successful applicant will**:

- Have demonstrable knowledge, experience, and skills in supporting children and young people who have social and emotional challenges that significantly impact on their learning and wellbeing in an educational context.
- Be responsible for providing a range of assessment and intervention services to students as well as establishing effective relationships with parents, families, whānau, educators and others working in the community
- Have relevant special education qualifications and/or a current New Zealand Psychologists Board registration
- Translate specialist knowledge into practical information
- Co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting
- Have 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.
- Have a current driver's licence

Applicants for the position should be able to demonstrate the following key attributes:

- Ability to plan and manage time effectively to meet goals and objectives
- Knowledge of the curriculum in schools
- Knowledge and understanding of inclusive education practices
- Ability and willingness to work co-operatively as a team member in a range of contexts
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Are you ready to make a difference?
As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to Te Tiriti o Waitangi guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

**Applications close**: Friday 13 January



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