Lead Te Ao Māori: Secondary Curriculum Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

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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

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.