Psychologist
Core
Provide specialist assessment, analysis, and guidance to support children (ages 3-15) with challenging behaviors and complex learning needs within the New Zealand education system.
Role type
Senior IC psychologist (education sector)
Builds
Inclusive practices and capacity building for schools, early learning services, and families
Domain
Education / Child Psychology
Required skills
Specialist assessment and analysis, trans-disciplinary team collaboration, cultural competency (Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori), stakeholder guidance, pattern identification for learning/behavior, service coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in Māori-medium settings, knowledge of tikanga and Te Reo Māori
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Identify patterns influencing learning and behavior, enhance inclusive practices in educational settings, provide professional support to schools and families, conduct specialist assessments for interventions, work in trans-disciplinary teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC