- Permanent, full-time
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
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.
Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Advisor on Deaf Children (AODC) to work across the Wellington Region. The successful applicant(s) will be based in the Lower Hutt office. Applications for full or part-time positions will be considered.
For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description
We also offer:
- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
- The ability to purchase extra days leave
- A range of employee network groups
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing
Mōhou ake | About you
The appointees will be competent in the assessment of hearing impairment, and overall educational and audiological management. It is desirable that the appointee will have experience and or the commitment to developing skills, in delivering services to new-born, early childhood and compulsory sectors.
They will perform many interrelated services for clients of the Ministry of Education who are Deaf or hearing-impaired. They will provide these services to educators, students, parents / caregivers, Whanau and to other service users in accordance with the guiding principles of Te Whaariki (Early Childhood Curriculum) and the NZ Curriculum Framework. Applicants must also have knowledge of or be prepared to acquire knowledge of New Zealand Sign Language.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
The appointees will have:
- successfully completed the training for Advisors on Deaf Children, or have a relevant equivalent qualification and experience,
- or be a trained Teacher of the Deaf, with recent New Zealand teaching experience and prepared to undertake further training at a Masters level.
Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.
For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.
Learning Support emphasises a team approach to the delivery of services and the successful applicants will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, as well as ongoing commitment to team development and practice in a culturally sensitive manner.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
You are also welcome to reach out to Chrissy Doughty, Service Manager for more information at 04 4394679
Applications close Midnight - Monday 5 June 2023
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.
