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Offer: Psychologist IWS:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionPsychologist – Intensive Wraparound Service» 1 FTE Registered Psychologist position from 19 April 2021 at Auckland (Albany office) » 1 FTE Registered Psychologist position from 1 July 2021 at Auckland (Henderson office) » 1 FTE Registered Psychologist position from 1 July 2021at Auckland (Mt Eden office) Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety 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 team Te Kahu T??, The Intensive Wraparound Service is a service that provides comprehensive, evidence located interventions to support children/young people with challenging behaviour, socio-emotional difficulties and complex learning needs across a range of contexts. The team works collaboratively with children/young people, parents/caregivers and family/wh?nau, schools, agencies and local communities to develop and implement comprehensive ecological wraparound plans. The priority for these plans is for the child/youth to achieve success at home, school and in their local community. For information about the Intensive Wraparound Service please refer tohttp://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/int ensive-wraparound-service-iws/ About the function As Te Kahu T?? IWS Psychologist you will work as part of a team to under stand the needs of the young person and family, and implement evidence located interventions in your areas of skills. More specifically, you will: » identify patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour » contribute to strength located collaborative team processes to meet the young person’s underlying needs » provide continuing, individualised and dynamic psychological assessment and intervention » support all those around the child to use evidence informed practice » monitor implementation effectiveness by supporting data collection and informed decision making About you To be prosperous you will need the following: » 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 » capability to contribute your specialist skills within multi-agency, trans-disciplinary settings where the child/youth are at the centre of everything you do » Excellent communication and interpersonal skills » An capability to work effectively with children, young people and their families, teachers and other professionals across a diverse range of settings » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga What can we offer you? We offer a competitive income and terms and conditions. You will also receive initial and continuing training in wraparound practice, comprehensive practice support, supervision, and opportunities for professional development to continue to develop skills in significant areas of skills and interest. In addition, our specialists tell us they value the following: » “The capability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their wh?nau and contribute to system wide change is a huge plus” » “The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and support so I never feel isolated or alone” » “I really value the capability to work closely with specialists from other disciplines. Information technology enhances my own practice and thinking” We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the needs of individuals within education, care and health systems. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Are you ready to make a difference? As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/678770_JobDesc.pdf If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. How to submit the application:For more information and a confidential conversation, Contact Us by: Clinton Rowe , Auckland North and West Service Manager at 027 205 1234clinton.rowe@education.govt.nzfor positions in Albany and Henderson Fiona Crummey , Auckland Central and South Service Manager at 027 479 8847fiona.crummey@education.govt.nzfor the Maungawhau Mt Eden position. Applications close on Tuesday,6 April 2021.Skills:
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