Lead Advisor, Operational Policy - Education & Equity

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Lead Advisor, Operational Policy to shape implementational policy for qualifications. You will work with the Qualifications team and external stakeholders to enable effective delivery and coherent national policies.

The role focuses on shaping senior secondary education policy to ensure quality and equity, with a salary range of NZD 101,296 to 122,490 per year plus KiwiSaver. Permanent, full-time position based in Wellington.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy or operational policy development in a complex setting.
• Ability to engage with a range of stakeholders confidently and appropriately from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to design and deliver internal and external stakeholder engagements to generate valuable insights.
• Understanding of secondary qualifications and assessment and the needs of diverse leaners.
• Experience leading or supporting multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of operational policy supporting a coherent, curriculum-led national secondary school qualifications system.
• Provide advice on shaping the senior secondary education system to deliver quality and equitable pathways.
• Collaborate with Qualifications team, Curriculum, Learning and Qualifications group, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification or substantial experience

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Lead Advisor, Operational Policy to shape implementational policy for qualifications. You will work with the Qualifications team and external stakeholders to enable effective delivery and coherent national policies.

The role focuses on shaping senior secondary education policy to ensure quality and equity, with a salary range of NZD 101,296 to 122,490 per year plus KiwiSaver. Permanent, full-time position based in Wellington.