Special Education Advisor

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand
- 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_**

An opportunity exists for a Special Education Adviser to join our Specialist Team based in Tairawhiti. Our Learning Support specialists work closely with whanau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Maori medium settings.

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 students in our education system.

Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Maori students, their whanau, hapu and iwi.

**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 additional needs.
- Collaboratively develop, implement, and monitor an effective personalised learning plan.
- Helping the adults around the child to make changes to the learning environment to improve participation, wellbeing and learning outcomes for the child.
- Facilitate access to wider services and support, in response to individual needs, for example local agencies.

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

This role is also advertised as a psychologist under requisition** 2323** with a different salary range and set of requirements/qualifications. If you are a qualified Psychologist, please use this **link**

We also offer:

- A range of employee network groups
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments

**Mohou ake | About you**

To be successful you will need:

- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge, experience, and skills in supporting children and young people with additional and complex needs is essential.
- An ability and willingness to work in collaborative partnership with other professionals, agencies, whanau and the sector.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to sustain productive professional relationships.
- A genuine commitment to evidence-based interventions, which demonstrate inclusive education practice and contribute to raising student achievement.
- Fully registered NZ teachers.
- Additional qualifications in Learning Support would be an advantage.
- Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity and a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

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

Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau, Te Tai Whenua. 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

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

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the 'apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

**Applications close**Midnight** - **Sunday 7 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._