Psychologist

**Psychologist**
- **Based in our Masterton office, with travel to schools across the Tararua district**:

- **Interns who are completing their study are welcome to apply**:

- **Full time permanent position**

**Help shape the future of Education**
- He mea _**_tārai _**_e mātou te _**_mātauranga_**_ kia_**_ rangatira_**_ ai, kia _**_mana taurite_**_ ai ōna _**_huanga_**
- We work to _**_shape_**_ an _**_education_**_ system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.

**We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.**

So that we:

- Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Give priority to regional and local voice
- Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support
- Improve feedback loops and information flows

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 ākonga in our education system.

**Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role**

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, wellbeing, 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

**We also offer**:

- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
- The ability to purchase extra days leave
- A range of employee network groups
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Our specialists tell us they value the following:

- “The ability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their whānau and contribute to system wide change is a huge plus”.
- “The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and the support of a large organisation, so I never feel isolated or alone”.
- “I really value the ability to work closely with specialists from other disciplines. It enhances my own practice and thinking”.

**Mōhou ake | About you**

You will be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and hold a current practicing certificate OR be registered as an Intern. You will have a master's level tertiary qualification and a post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.

You will also have / be able to demonstrate:

- The ability to develop and interact effectively with people of other cultures focusing or relationship and recognising their identity, language and culture as a source of strength
- To demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga, whānau and Kaiako across a diverse range of settings
- Ability to translate practitioner knowledge into practical information to upskill the adults around a child
- 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
- **A full current driver's licence is essential. Travel across the Tararua district is a requirement of the role**.

**Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team**

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau.

**Our Learning Support Team - Masterton Office**

We are a multidisciplinary Learning Support team who are known around the country for our innovative practice. We are a friendly team working in a transdisciplinary, collaborative, and strengths-based way. We have other experienced Psychologists in our team and access practice support from across the Wellington region. Our tea