Advisor On Deaf Children

Permanent, full-time role
- Tai Tokerau - Kerikeri or Whangārei based
- Do you have a passion for improving educational outcomes for all students/ākonga, particularly_ babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and their families and whānau? Are you currently working in the sector and need a new challenge?_

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education is looking for an Advisor on Deaf Children to be part of our close-knit, community-focused team. Based in either our Kerikeri or Whangārei Office, in one of New Zealand's warmest locations, we offer a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity.

**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 | learners and whānau | families.

We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and understanding the needs of those who receive our services.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahi | work by
- Taking practical action to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi.
- Giving priority to regional and local voice.
- Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
- Improving feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across Aotearoa | 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**:
Learning Support is a critical part of Te Mahau in Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education.

We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.

Our Learning Support practitioners work closely with families | whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.

To learn more about Learning Support, the roles we offer, frequently asked questions, and more, click here.

**Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role**:
As an Advisor on Deaf Children, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by:

- Providing high quality learning support in accordance with the Ministry's practice framework, He Pikorua, to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.
- Strengthening the capability of the adults around the babies and children who are best placed to support their learning.
- Providing professional support and guidance to families, schools and teachers, building and strengthening the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of these babies and children.
- Understanding the families' needs, collaboratively planning, supporting and monitoring the implementation of intervention plans.
- Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.

**Mōhou ake | About you**:
**To be successful you will need**:

- A Master of Special Education (Sensory Disabilities/Hearing Impairment) or a Diploma of Advisor on Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Children.
- Please note, if you do not have either of these qualifications but you have a teacher of the deaf or speech language therapist or equivalent qualification with at least two years' experience in that role, we can consider you, but you will be required to complete the Master of Special Education (Sensory Disabilities/Hearing Impairment) within four years after appointment._
- Experience and knowledge of New Zealand Sign Language
- 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 driver's licence.

**Please note**:

- 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. _

**What can we offer you?**

We offer a competitive salary and terms and conditions including access to ongoing, high-quality professional learning and development.

In addition, our practitioners tell us they value the following:

- “The ability to make a positive difference in