Psychologist

Permanent full time positions available at our Albany, Mt Eden, Henderson and Botany offices.
- Permanent part time position available at our Albany Office.
- Fixed term part time position available at our Henderson Office.
- Fixed term full time position available at our Botany Office.

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, clickhere.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
As a Psychologist 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**:

- A Masters level tertiary qualification and a post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent
- To 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 Psychologist having gained entry to a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology that will enable you to gain full registration as a psychologist under the HPCAA;
- 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
- 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.
- Ability to co-ordinate service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting

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 the lives of children, young people and their whānau and contribute to system wide change is a huge plus”
- “The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and the support of a large organisation so I never feel isolated or alone”
- “I really value the ability to work closely with [practitioners] from other disciplines. It enhances my own practice and thinking”.

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