Education Psychologist or Special Education Adviser

**Permanent, full-time role based in Whangārei, Te Tai Tokerau**:

- **Come and enjoy the great lifestyle of the warm and sunny north**:

- **Experience the support of a great group of colleagues**
- Do you have a passion for improving educational outcomes for all students/ākonga, particularly_ those with Learning Support needs? Are you currently working in the sector and need a new challenge?_

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education is looking for an Educational Psychologist or Special Education Adviser to be part of our close-knit, community-focused team. Based in our Whangārei Office, a warm-hearted 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 a Psychologist/Special Education Adviser you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by:

- Building and strengthening the capability of those who are best placed to support learning such as parents, teachers and whanau.
- 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 flexible tailored evidence informed support.
- 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**:

- The ability to develop and interact effectively with people of other cultures focusing on relationship and recognising their identity, language and culture as a source of strength.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga | learners, whānau | families, and kaiako | teachers across a diverse range of settings.
- Ability to translate practitioner 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.
- A full driver licence.

**Educational Psychologist**:

- A Masters level tertiary qualification and a post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
- To be registered under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and to hold a current practicing certificate.

**_Please note:_**:
**Special Education Adviser**:

- A Bachelor of Teaching or Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education / Educational Psychology.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive salary and terms and conditions including access to ongoing, high-quality pr