Psychologist

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable _**_and _**_excellent outcomes_**

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.

**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**
- **Permanent, full-time**:

- **Tauranga, Bay of Plenty**

We are looking for a Psychologist to be part of a close-knit, community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.

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 collaboratively planned evidence-informed interventions
- working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.

Applicants who live in the surrounding Bay of Plenty areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

**About you | Mohou ake**

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

- a master's level tertiary qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent
- be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and hold a current practicing certificate
- the ability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information
- the ability to contribute your specialist skills and co-ordinate service provision within multi-agency, trans-disciplinary settings
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with akonga/learners, whanau/families and kaiako/teachers across a diverse range of settings
- a full driver licence as travel will be required
- the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

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

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others.

Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) Group in the Ministry. 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 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. (Please see the following link: Recruitment within Learning Support - Careers in Education)

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

**Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 21 September 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._