Curriculum Advisor

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Auckland is seeking a Curriculum Advisor to work with regional teams, early learning services, schools and kura to develop high-quality teaching and learning programmes that align with Government priorities. You will partner with kaiako and leadership to improve outcomes for ākonga across diverse communities.

The role is permanent full-time, based in the regions, with a focus on equitable achievement and strong community collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong curriculum design expertise and knowledge in literacy or maths teaching (early learning).
• Extensive experience in teaching, leadership, and assessment theory with capacity to support professional change.
• Experience with te ao Māori, Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori is essential.
• Ability to support curriculum design that improves outcomes for diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to early learning services, schools and kura on teaching and learning programmes.
• Support teachers and leadership teams to implement government curriculum priorities to improve learning outcomes.
• Identify and deliver high-quality curriculum support for diverse tamariki and ākonga.
• Build collaborative networks within communities and share good practices.

Skills

Curriculum design

Literacy teaching

Communication

Relationship building

Facilitation

Te ao Māori understanding

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of Education

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 students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Permanent Full-Time

Curriculum Advisors are based in the regions and provide advice and support to early learning, schools and kura. As a Curriculum Advisor, you will provide advice and support to teachers/kaiako and leadership teams in the development of high-quality teaching and learning programmes. You will be part of a regional team working closely with early learning services to:

• Provide support on the development of teaching and learning programmes, including assessment practices, to support the implementation of government curriculum priorities to improve learning outcomes for all students.
• Identify and deliver high-quality curriculum support to meet the diverse educational needs of all tamariki, with a specific focus on equitable achievement of ākonga learning outcomes.
• Support early learning services to work alongside whānau, hapū and iwi to reflect the aspirations of their tamariki in teaching and learning programmes.
• Build collaborative networks within communities and actively share good practices.

Salary range: $100,296 - $115,132 per annum + KiwiSaver. 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 | Mōhou ake

• Proven experience in building and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong, proven curriculum design expertise and a deep working knowledge and practical experience in literacy and communication or maths teaching (early learning), is essential.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching and learning, leadership, and curriculum and assessment theory and practice, with an ability to support professional change in education settings.
• Experience with te ao Māori and understanding of Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori - critical for Curriculum Advisers.
• Experiential knowledge and competencies in supporting curriculum design that has evidenced improved outcomes for diverse communities.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of education contexts at a practical level.
• Strong diplomacy, interpersonal and facilitation skills, with an ability to adapt to different interaction styles and contexts.
• Skills in leading and motivating others, and the ability to challenge, facilitate, supervise and coach kaiako/teachers to build capability, and where necessary, implement change.
• A full current driver's licence as travel across the region will be required.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.

The Group has three key priorities for Education Services:

• Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
• Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.
• Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. We service a geographic area that covers central and east Auckland, including the islands in the Hauraki Gulf (Waiheke and Aotea). We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and/or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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

Applications close Midnight - Sunday, 27 September 2026

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.