Cognitive Specialist

2 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Company Overview:**

We are committed to shaping an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. Our organisation is made up of talented and dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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, well-being, 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 evidence-informed interventions.

The successful candidate will work as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.

**Key Requirements:**
  • 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.
  • 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, their families, and teachers across a diverse range of settings.
  • The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.

**Our Team:** We are passionate about 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 specialists work closely with families, whanau, caregivers, schools, and early childhood educators in English and Maori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.

Are you ready to make a difference? If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

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