Educational psychologist
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in offices, private practices and schools
- May do emotionally demanding work
- Need to be responsible, organised and communicate well
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Design psychological and educational treatment programmes
- Give advice about educational matters
- Develop educational programmes
- Counsel people on mental health and achievement
- Conduct scientific research of organisational behaviour
- Collect information through surveys and observation
- Interpret research or orperational data
- Prepare scientific reports and presentations
- Test how people move and think
Outlook
Educational psychology is expected to remain important as schools focus on supporting diverse learning needs, wellbeing and inclusion. In New Zealand, ongoing attention to literacy, neurodiversity and mental health is increasing demand for evidence-informed approaches. Internationally, digital assessment tools, data-informed interventions and culturally responsive practice are shaping how educational support services are delivered and evaluated.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to analyse information and make evidence-based decisions
- Empathy and respect for diverse backgrounds and needs
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Professional and ethical judgement
- Collaboration with educators, families and other professionals
Professional registration
NZ Psychologists Board
0800 471 4580
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
Further study options
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