Advisor On Deaf Children

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About this role | Mo tenei turanga

Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga | Ministry of Education is looking for an Advisor on Deaf Children to be part of our close-knit, community-focused team. Based in either our Kaitaia or Kerikeri Offices, we offer a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity.

As an Advisor on Deaf Children, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by:

• Providing high quality learning support in accordance with the Ministry's practice framework, He Pikorua, to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.
• Strengthening the capability of the adults around the babies and children who are best placed to support their learning.
• Providing professional support and guidance to families, schools and teachers, building and strengthening the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of these babies and children.
• Understanding the families' needs, collaboratively planning, supporting and monitoring the implementation of intervention plans.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.

Salary range: $90,566 - $106,016 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

About you | Mohou ake

To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic, team player. You will have both the passion and expertise to support excellent educational outcomes for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Children within our region.

You will also offer:

• A Master of Special Education (Sensory Disabilities/Hearing Impairment) or a Diploma of Advisor on Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Children.

Please note, if you do not have either of these qualifications but you have a teacher of the deaf or speech language therapist or equivalent qualification with at least two years' experience in that role, we can consider you, but you will be required to complete the Master of Special Education (Sensory Disabilities/Hearing Impairment) within four years after appointment.

• Experience and knowledge of New Zealand Sign Language
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and teachers across a diverse range of settings.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga.
• A full driver's licence.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

The Kaitaia and Kerikeri offices each have approximately 20 staff where the environment is caring and supportive. A collaborative team player who places tamariki at the epicentre of their practice will fit in well with the integrated team kaupapa.

About our group and team | Matau ropu ake

Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro is a frontline group. Our frontline groups will collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services, such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.

Learning Support ensures 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.

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 Debbie Costello, Service Manager at Debbie.Costello@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight - Sunday, 8 June, 2025

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