Pacific leadership advisor-Northland & Auckland (1 position)

Ministry of Education| Te Mahau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education agency is seeking a Pacific leadership advisor for Auckland, focusing on supporting Pacific principals and developing effective educational strategies. Candidates should have significant leadership experience within the educational sector. The role requires strong collaborative skills and the ability to form effective relationships within the local network. Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term position starting on 28th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within education.
• Ability to build relationships and provide effective guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with educational leaders to support Pacific students.
• Develop strategies to meet the needs of principals.
• Collaborate with other leadership advisors across New Zealand.

Skills

Principal experience

Strong sector connections

Coaching

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Ministry of Education| Te Mahau Auckland

Pacific leadership advisor-Northland & Auckland (1 position)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Secondment to the leadership advisory service)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

Applicant's current/most recent terms of employment and remuneration will apply.

The Pacific leadership advisor (Northland and Auckland) will work with Te Mahau and the sector to develop innovative and effective ways to support Pacific tumuaki and principals with large number of Pacific students. Pacific leadership advisors will work with the sector and Te Mahau to develop innovative and effective ways to meet the current and emerging needs of principals. They will also form effective relationships with Te Mahau across the regions they serve, will work closely with the other special focus advisor in their sector and collaboratively with leadership advisors across New Zealand.

We are looking for an experienced principal with successful sector experience and strong connections within the network to share your experience, provide advice, coaching and support to others in similar situations.

You will report to the director of education in your rohe and be supported nationally by the chief advisor.

Applicant's current/most recent terms of employment and remuneration will apply. The roles commence by negotiation from the 28January 2026.

Applications are invited for theNorthland and Auckland Pacific leadership advisor role, by secondments of 12or 24months. Further information,a leadership advisor expectations document (in lieu of a job description), the expression of interest form, and applicationinstructions, please click the vacancy link below.

How to apply

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