Lead Secondary Advisor Te Ao Maori - Wellington

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

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

The Ministry of Education NZ is seeking a Lead Secondary Advisor Te Ao Māori to drive NZC and NCEA content updates for senior secondary subjects, through the RAMP. Based in Wellington, you will collaborate with the Principal Advisor Te Ao Māori, other LSAs, and external partners to ensure resources are fit for purpose.

You will plan and supervise work streams, guide policy and assessment practice, support ministerials and sector inquiries, and mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and mentoring others.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to navigate government processes and ambiguity.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of NCEA and senior secondary NZC subjects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Te Ao Māori content updates within RAMP for NZC/NCEA.
• Collaborate with NZQA, sector bodies, and external experts.
• Develop and implement plans to complete work efficiently.
• Provide advice on Te Ao Māori matters to the team.
• Assist with ministerials, reports, speeches, and sector inquiries.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Data-driven decision making

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy navigation

Education

Post-secondary qualification in Education or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Data analysis basics

Job description

Lead Secondary Advisor Te Ao Maori - 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 position

Wellington-based.

The Lead Secondary Advisor (LSA) Te Ao Māori will be part of the Qualifications team in the Curriculum, Learning and Qualifications group. You will work closely with the Principal Advisor Te Ao Māori, the other LSA Te Ao Māori, other LSAs from the Qualifications team, and the team’s Portfolio Lead.

The role will take responsibility for a range of TMoA wāhanga ako and NZC kaupapa ako Māori subjects as part of the secondary qualifications Review and Maintenance Process (RAMP) to update and amend product and resources, so they are fit for purpose.

Key requirements of this role include:

Support wider qualifications work, including NCEA, and Phase | Tūārere 5 curriculum work involving liaison and collaboration with other Ministry groups, external subject matter experts, peak bodies, and NZQA.

Develop and carry out plans to complete this mahi in an efficient and timely manner. This may mean working on products and resources yourself (in many cases) or helping organize and supervise contracts for other providers where necessary.

Work closely with other members of the team on the best approach to address the mahi.

Work constructively with other LSAs and Senior Technical Writers to ensure consistency of products and resources.

Provide advice to other team members on Te Ao Māori related matters including NZC and TMoA products and resources.

Assist with the writing of Ministerials, reports, speeches, sector, and public queries etc.

Salary range:$101,296- $122,490 per annum + 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 capabilities and competencies:

Demonstrated experience of bringing people together and leading, coaching, and mentoring others to achieve outcomes

A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences and communicate complex information simply

Sound political awareness and ability to navigate government processes and navigate ambiguity in a complex environment

A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development

Strong facilitation, leadership, and management skills

Deep understanding of current pedagogical practice and senior secondary assessment practice, including NCEA, in one or more TMoA wāhanga ako or kaupapa ako Māori NZC subjects.

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 NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support, and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all ākonga.

The Qualifications team works collaboratively with other Ministry groups, sector leaders, education agencies and providers on secondary qualifications and assessments more broadly to support improvement and changes.This will include drawing on your knowledge of what works for teaching professionals to tailor and customise products, resources, and operational policy to meet the needs of ākonga experiencing the refreshedsenior curriculum and new qualifications, ensuring they develop the knowledge and understanding they need for study, work, and life-long learning.

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.