Curriculum Advisor - Henderson

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success; Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success is seeking a Curriculum Advisor based in Henderson to support Northwest Auckland schools, kura and early learning services with NZ Curriculum implementation and assessment changes.

You will lead whole-school curriculum planning, work with leadership teams and kaiako to enact knowledge-rich pedagogy, and build capability through targeted professional learning for primary education settings, including Te Reo and Māori pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum delivery expertise and knowledge of NZ Curriculum.
• Experience in leading whole school curriculum and assessment change.
• Knowledge of Te ao Māori, Te Reo, and mātauranga Māori is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support to schools, kura and early learning services on NZ curriculum implementation.
• Lead professional learning to develop pedagogical content knowledge and build capability.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Pedagogy understanding

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

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.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at in our Henderson Office.

Curriculum Advisors are based in the regions and provide frontline support to early learning settings, schools, kaupapa Māori and Māori medium.

As a member of the Northwest Auckland Curriculum Advisory Team, you will be based in Hendersonsupporting schools, kura and early learning services to deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes based on the NZ Curriculum. Ideally this Advisory role has a specific focus on primary education settings.

As a Curriculum Advisor, you will provide advice to leadership teams, teachers and kaiako on implementing the new NZ curriculum, assessment and aromatawai changes, taking a whole school approach.

We are seeking a Curriculum Advisor with proven experience in leading whole school curriculum and assessment change, along with a strong background and understanding of the science of learning and relevant pedagogies and assessment and aromatawai practices.

You will be part of a regional team using the Curriculum Advisory Service to:

Support schools, kura and early learning services to implement the NZ curriculum, by using effective pedagogical practices that improve learning outcomes for all learners

Deliver support aligned to local needs and national, government priorities, using targeted and tailored implementation supports.

Supporting professional learning to develop pedagogical content knowledge.

Build collaborative networks within communities and actively share good practice

Please note: Applications from affected kaimahi | employees will be given priority consideration

Salary range: $101,296 - $109,773 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

Strong curriculum delivery expertise, knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and recent practical experience in school is essential. Knowledge and experience from primary education settings will be an added advantage.

Deep understanding of the science of learning and the effective teaching practices that are needed to enact the knowledge rich curriculum to achieve positive outcomes for all learners.

Strong, proven expertise in whole school curriculum planning and delivery that supports consistency of teaching and learning with the ability to support professional change in education settings.

Deep pedagogical knowledge, both the underlying expertise and the ability to build others knowledge. Please state your area of pedagogical expertise in your application.

Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships to drive change, using strong interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomacy skills. Skilled in leading, motivating, and coaching kaiako, teachers and leaders to build capability and implement change

Familiarity with te ao Māori and understanding of Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori.

A full current NZ driver licence as travel will be required.

Te Mahau is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice, and regulation functions for kōhanga, schools, kura and early learning services.

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 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.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 25 October 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.