Adviser on Deaf Children – Ministry of Education NZ – Botany Downs, Auckland

Advisor on Deaf Children

• Permanent full-time based in the Botany Office
• Fixed term Parental leave base in the Botany Office

Please note:

We are unable to consider applications from non-residents or citizens currently overseas, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New Zealand has closed the international border and only New Zealand residents and citizens are able to enter the country at this time. There is no timeframe on when the border will re-open.

Help shape the future of Education

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga (learners) and whānau (families).

We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and understanding the needs of those who receive our services.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahi | work by

• Taking practical action to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi.
• Improving feedback loops and information flows.
• Giving priority to regional and local voice.
• Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across Aotearoa | New Zealand 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

Learning Support is a critical part of Te Mahau in Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education.

We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.

Our Learning Support practitioners work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.

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

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

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.

Mōhou ake | About you

To be successful you will need:

• A Master of Special Education (Sensory Disabilities/Hearing Impairment) or a Diploma of Adviser 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 and tangatawhenuatanga.
• A full driver licence.

Please note:

The Ministry invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption (under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021). We will require evidence of your vaccination status, or your medical exemption, at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive salary and terms and conditions including access to ongoing, high-quality professional learning and development.

In addition, our practitioners tell us they value the following:

• “The ability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their whānau 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 [practitioners] from other disciplines. It enhances my own practice and thinking”.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?

We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector. We want to provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported.

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, your whakapapa
• your interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.

For further information, please contact Anne-Marie Ward at Auckland.recruitment@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Sunday, March 13 2022.