NZ Primary Curriculum Change Leader & Coach

Ministry of Education; Southland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Invercargill seeks a permanent, full-time Curriculum Advisor to work with schools, kura and early learning services to deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.

You will collaborate with leadership teams and kaiako to implement curriculum, assessment and aromatawai changes, support effective teaching practices, strengthen curriculum delivery and improve outcomes for all learners.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum delivery expertise and thorough knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Recent school-based experience, ideally within primary education.
• Deep understanding of the science of learning, effective teaching practices, and assessment approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the New Zealand Curriculum using evidence-based pedagogical practices.
• Deliver tailored support aligned with local needs and government priorities.
• Facilitate professional learning to strengthen pedagogical content knowledge.
• Build collaborative networks and share effective practices across education communities.
• Support schools and kura to lead and sustain curriculum and assessment change.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Recent school-based experience

Science of learning

Whole-school curriculum planning

Facilitation and coaching

Relationship-building

Te ao Māori awareness

Driver licence

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Invercargill seeks a permanent, full-time Curriculum Advisor to work with schools, kura and early learning services to deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.

You will collaborate with leadership teams and kaiako to implement curriculum, assessment and aromatawai changes, support effective teaching practices, strengthen curriculum delivery and improve outcomes for all learners.