Executive Leader, Curriculum, Learning & Qualifications

Ministry of Education New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education New Zealand is seeking a proven senior leader to steer the design, development and implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and qualifications across Aotearoa’s education system. You will translate government priorities into coherent curriculum direction and ensure evidence-informed delivery.

You will oversee continuous improvement, advise Ministers and senior leaders, and build strong partnerships with iwi, communities and sector partners in a high-visibility,

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in complex organisations.
• Experience leading large-scale organisational or system change with measurable outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of the education system and curriculum, learning or qualifications environments.
• Experience advising Ministers, senior leaders or decision-makers in politically informed environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, development and implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and qualifications across the education system.
• Translate government priorities into coherent curriculum direction and ensuring evidence-informed delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement of curriculum and qualifications, advise senior leaders and Ministers, and partner across government and sectors.

Job description

Ministry of Education New Zealand is seeking a proven senior leader to steer the design, development and implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and qualifications across Aotearoa’s education system. You will translate government priorities into coherent curriculum direction and ensure evidence-informed delivery.

You will oversee continuous improvement, advise Ministers and senior leaders, and build strong partnerships with iwi, communities and sector partners in a high-visibility,