Lead Advisor, Operational Policy - Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

The Lead Advisor, Operational Policy in Wellington provides advice on implementing qualifications policy from design through to implementation, working with the Qualifications team and external stakeholders to enable effective delivery.

You will lead the development of operational policy that supports a coherent, nationally and internationally credible national secondary school qualifications system, shaping senior secondary education to deliver equitable pathways to employment, training or

Qualifications

• Experience in policy or operational policy development in a complex setting.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to design and deliver internal and external engagement to generate insights.
• Understanding of secondary qualifications and assessment, including NCEA, and diverse learners.
• Experience leading or supporting multiple projects concurrently and managing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on implementing qualifications policy from design through to implementation.
• Lead the development of operational policy to support a coherent, nationally and internationally credible qualifications system.
• Advise on shaping the senior secondary education system for quality and equitable pathways.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders to enable effective delivery.
• Work with Qualifications team and Ministry staff and external partners.
• Lead or support multiple projects concurrently and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Cultural competence

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Lead Advisor, Operational Policy - Wellington

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.

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Wellington-based

As the Lead Advisor, Operational Policy you will provide advice on implementing qualifications policy and settings, from design through to implementation.

This role works directly with the Qualifications team members, the wider Curriculum, Learning and Qualifications group, wider Ministry staff, and external stakeholders to enable effective delivery.

You will lead the development of operational policy that supports a coherent, curriculum-led, nationally, and internationally credible national secondary school qualifications system, provide advice on shaping the senior secondary education system so that it delivers quality and equitable pathways for all learners, allowing them to transition successfully to employment, training, or tertiary study.

Salary range: $101,296 - 122,490 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

To be successful in the role you will have:

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, both general and targeted, to generate valuable and usable insights/advice.

Understanding of secondary qualifications and assessment, including NCEA, and the diversity of learners working towards qualifications in schools and kura, including the needs of Māori, Pacific, and disabled learners.

Experience in engaging in different contexts and cultural settings.

Experience leading or supporting one or more projects concurrently and managing competing priorities.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Relevant tertiary qualification or substantial relevant experience

The purpose of Te Poutāhū is to lead the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

We design, develop, and provide curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflect their identities, languages, and cultures. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment, and qualifications.

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.