Migrant & Refugee Education Strategy Advisor

New Zealand Government Joba; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Ministry of Education in New Zealand invites applications for a permanent full-time Senior Advisor to support migrant and refugee background students, families and communities. You will liaise with senior school leaders to ensure equitable access to quality learning experiences across the Manawatu and Taranaki regions and beyond, aligning with national initiatives.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, applying your evaluative skills to data and information to improve

Qualifications

• Experience working with migrants and refugees in education settings.
• Collaborate with senior school leaders to improve access to education for migrant/refugee background students.
• Understanding of New Zealand's compulsory education system and related processes.
• Ability to develop relationships with families, communities and settlement-related agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support early learning centres and schools to meet needs of migrant and refugee background students and families.
• Coordinate and implement support initiatives for migrant and refugee background students across regions including Manawatu and Taranaki.
• Work with senior leaders to ensure access to quality education for migrant and refugee background children and young people.
• Provide guidance to educators and schools on providing learning supports and inclusive practices.
• Monitor and evaluate services to improve student achievement and participation.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

NZ education system knowledge

Policy implementation

Analytical evaluation with data

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Public Service standards

Job description

The Ministry of Education in New Zealand invites applications for a permanent full-time Senior Advisor to support migrant and refugee background students, families and communities. You will liaise with senior school leaders to ensure equitable access to quality learning experiences across the Manawatu and Taranaki regions and beyond, aligning with national initiatives.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, applying your evaluative skills to data and information to improve