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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 ākonga in our education system.
We have 1 Fixed-term Psychologist role available at our Botany Office. Short term maternity leave cover with an ASAP start date up until the end of September 2024.
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:
Salary range: $85,416 - $126,000 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. 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
We also offer:
To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:
You will also have the following Essential Qualifications:
Te Mahau takiwā collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the education sector. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.
As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū.
Our frontline groups are represented at the leadership level of decision making for Te Tāhuhu. The frontline Hautū | deputy secretaries hold at least one National Portfolio to complement their frontline role. In Te Tai Raro, our Hautū holds the National Portfolio for Pacific Education. This portfolio requires many parts of our organisation to work together to enhance collective impact for Pacific learner success, embedding the shifts in the Action Plan for Pacific Education.
To learn more about Learning Support and meet some of our specialists who work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools, and early childhood educators on a daily basis please open this link:
https://careers.education.govt.nz/learning-support-roles/
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 Auckland Recruitment at Auckland.recruitment@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Monday, 6 May 2024
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.