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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 students in our education system.

About this role | Mo tenei turanga

We have Full time - Permanent Psychologist roles available at our Tamaki Herenga Waka, Botany Office.

The role of the Psychologist is to provide effective, efficient and equitable psychological services for the benefit of children and young people with additional learning needs in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Ministry of Education.

As a Psychologist you will:

• Apply a strengths-based approach
• Identify patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour
• Enhance inclusive practices in early learning services, schools and other educational settings
• Collaboratively support progress with learner goals
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teacher and parents/caregivers/whanau and in collaboration, support the development and implementation of intervention plans
• Assess, analyse, hypothesise, collaboratively plan, support and monitor the implementation of individual (or group) intervention plans for students who have additional learning needs

Salary range: $85,916 - $116,816 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

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 have the following experience:

• Experience in a complex organisation
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Working effectively with children and young people and their families/whanau across a diverse range of settings
• Proven experience counselling, negotiating, mediation, and contracting.
• A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making
• A full current driver licence as travel across the region is a requirement of this role

You will also have the following Essential Qualifications:

• Master's level tertiary qualification
• Post-graduate Diploma in Educatiional Psychology or Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• Registration under the Health Practitioner's Competency Assurance Act
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Matau ropu ake

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

Learning Support is a critical part of the Education Services in the Ministry. We ensure 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.

Our specialists tell us they value:

• The ability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their whanau 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 specialists from other disciplines. It enhances my own practice and thinking.

To learn more about Learning Support, the roles we offer, frequently asked questions, and more, click here.

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

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.

For further information, please contact Recruitment Waka at Recruitment.waka@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight - Wednesday 9 December 2026

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.