Lead Advisor Network

NZ Ministry of Education; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Lead Advisor Network to advise on the design and structure of the schooling network in Otago/Southland. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires strong project management skills, knowledge of the education sector, and the ability to navigate complex relationships. Ideal candidates will possess relevant tertiary qualifications and a deep commitment to improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex organization.
• Knowledge of the school sector's operations.
• Experience in building relationships for shared outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead advice on the structure and design of the schooling network.
• Work with TLAs, schools, and other groups to identify needs.
• Provide leadership on integrated services and learning support.

Skills

Building relationships

Project management

Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi

Cultural competence with tikanga Māori

Education

Tertiary qualification in education, law, public policy, or social sciences

Job description

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We work toshapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent 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.

We have a Permanent, Full-time position for the role ofLead Advisor Network, across Otago/Southland. This role could be employed from our Dunedin, Invercargill or Cromwell offices.

TheLead Adviser Networkleads advice on the long-term and medium-term structure and design of the schooling network. This supports regional office operational planning for education provision.

This requires working with Territorial Local Authorities (TLAs), schools and kura, ECE, boards of trustees, and other groups including government agencies, and regional and national Ministry of Education staff, in order to identify changing needs within the schooling network so that the Ministry is able to respond effectively.

Salary range:$99,496 - $120,690 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience and capabilities:

• Experience working in a complex organisation
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification with a significant component in education, law, public policy, social sciences, geography, or other relevant disciplines is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of the operation of the school sector and an understanding of factors impacting on student achievement.
• Project management/planning skills and an understanding of project management methodology.
• Ability to build a good understanding of the wider regional environment and trends, and identify potential opportunities risks and issues before they arise.
• Understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and their implications on network provision within the education sector.
• Working knowledge of tikanga Māori and self-starting confidence to build relationships with iwi, whānau and hapū.

Our team provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kōhanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level.

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.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

We are unable to accept applications via email.

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.