Ministry of Education Waikato We're looking for an advisor on deaf children to work as part of a trans-disciplinary team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with complex learning support needs. Play a critical role in our region's learning support team by providing: specialist support to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their parents/caregivers, families and whanau professional support and guidance to schools, teachers and families and building the capacity of those who are best placed to support the learning of these babies and children appropriate specialist intervention plans. This permanent, full-time role can be based at our Rotorua or Taupo Office as it covers Rotorua, Murupara, Reporoa, Broadlands, Taupo and Turangi. The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga, including promoting tikanga and te reo Maori is essential. We will ONLY consider applicants for this position who meet the following qualification criteria: a Master OR Postgraduate Diploma of Specialist Teaching (Advisor on Deaf Children, Deaf and Hard of Hearing), or equivalent a teacher of the deaf OR speech-language therapist qualification with at least two years' experience in that role (completion of the Master of Specialist Teaching will be required following appointment) The following would support your application: knowledge and experience in the development, education, and audiological management of tamariki who are deaf or hard of hearing experience and knowledge of New Zealand Sign Language excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, young people, their whanau, teachers and agencies across a diverse range of settings the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct. How to apply If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the vacancy link (please do not email your application). Pennie Muldoon +64 4 463 8000 Vacancy link: ministrycareers.education.govt.nz/job-invite/642/ Vacancy reference #: 1HAjTg #J-18808-Ljbffr