Special Education Advisor

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Special Education Advisor**

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

At Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to students and whanau.

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 akonga in our education system.

**Mo tenei turanga | About this role**

As a Special Education Adviser, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by doing the following:

- Working collaboratively with a team around the child, including educators, parents, caregivers and whanau, to enhance understanding about the child and their behaviours.
- Collaboratively develop, implement, and monitor an effective personalised learning plan.
- Helping the adults around the child to make changes to the learning environment so that their behaviour can be more effectively managed, and the situation can be stabilised/made safer. This includes supporting the child to develop more pro-social ways of responding, and improve their participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes.
- Facilitating access to wider services and support, in response to individual needs, for example speech and language therapy and local agencies.
- Enhancing inclusive practices in schools and other educational settings.

For more details about the role, you can view the **Job Description here**.**

**Mohou ake | About you**

To be successful you will need:

- Relevant Diploma qualification, Bachelor of Education or Teaching, Post-graduate Diploma in Early Intervention / Special Education / Educational Psychology
- Experience working with children and young people with learning and behavioural needs in a classroom or other relevant setting
- Experience of supporting education and other professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with additional learning needs
- 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
- Ability to work across Maori medium and English medium settings desirable
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

**Matau ropu ake | About our group and team**

Learning Support is a critical part of Te Mahau. Te Tai Whenua. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring the students 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.

**Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?**

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. 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.

**Applications close** Midnight - Sunday 23rd November 2025
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._