Principal Advisor - Curriculum

Te Kura; New Zealand; A distancia; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth and leadership

Meaningful work impacting thousands of

Descripción de la vacante

Te Kura seeks a Principal Advisor to join the Curriculum Leadership Team in a permanent full-time role. You will lead across curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice, influencing strategic direction and guiding large-scale initiatives.

You will work with senior leaders, regional teams, and communities to improve outcomes for ākonga, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and foster innovative learning through flexible, inclusive approaches.

Formación

• Extensive knowledge of curriculum frameworks and assessment practices across NZ education.
• Experience providing high-quality strategic advice to senior leaders.
• Proven success leading complex projects or system-wide initiatives.
• Strong analytical, planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead across curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice at scale.
• Influence strategic direction and oversee complex initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, advisers, and regional teams to deliver coherent approaches.
• Support equity, inclusion, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi across learning programmes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical skills

Descripción del empleo

1 x Permanent PositionStart 25 January 2027Full-Time 40 Hours (1.0 FTE)Based in one of Te Kura regional offices: Wellington, Palmerston North, Masterton, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or QueenstownMō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this positionThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Curriculum Leadership Team at Te Kura. We provide strategic leadership across curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning, and educational innovation, helping ensure every ākonga can access high-quality, personalised learning regardless of where they learn from.As a Principal Advisor, you will work across the organisation to lead complex initiatives, influence strategic direction, and help shape the future of learning at Te Kura. Working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive Curriculum, the Curriculum Leadership Team, and colleagues across the school, you will provide expert advice, lead strategic projects, and support coherent approaches to curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice.This is a role for a systems thinker who can connect educational vision with practical implementation. You will bring leadership to organisation-wide priorities, contribute to curriculum and assessment development, and help ensure Te Kura continues to respond effectively to the evolving needs of ākonga, whānau, communities, and the wider education sector.You will contribute to learning approaches that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, uphold equity and inclusion, and recognise the diverse identities, languages, cultures, strengths, and aspirations of our ākonga. Through your work, you will help create the conditions for every learner to experience belonging, engagement, progress, and success.Please note this is a non-teaching role on an Independent Employment Agreement and involves leading through influence, collaboration, and expertise.Ko koe tēnei | About youYou are an experienced educational leader with a strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice. You are equally comfortable thinking strategically, influencing across complex environments, and turning ideas into action.You thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy working with people across teams, disciplines, and locations to achieve shared outcomes. You bring curiosity, initiative, and sound educational judgement, alongside a commitment to improving outcomes for ākonga.We are looking for someone who brings:Extensive knowledge of Te Whāriki, The New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and/or wider curriculum and assessment developments across Aotearoa.Experience providing high-quality strategic advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.Demonstrated success leading complex projects, programmes, or system-wide initiatives.Strong analytical, planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement capabilities.Excellent relationship management, communication, and facilitation skills.The ability to lead through influence, bringing people together around a shared purpose.A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive educational practice.A future-focused mindset, with an interest in emerging approaches, innovation, and the opportunities technology creates for learning.Most importantly, you will share our commitment to placing ākonga at the centre and ensuring every learner can engage, progress, and achieve.Ko wai mātou | About UsTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. Our learning programmes are flexible, enabling us to respond to diverse ākonga needs Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our ValuesAt Te Kura, we live by our values:Manaaki - showing respect, generosity, and careWhanaungatanga - building relationships and belongingTika - acting fairly and honestlyĀkonga at the Centre - guiding every decision we makeHei whakautu | In returnYou will join a collaborative and purpose-driven team committed to making a difference for ākonga throughout Aotearoa. This is an opportunity to influence educational practice at scale, contribute to significant organisational priorities, and help shape the future direction of New Zealand's largest school.We offer:Flexible working arrangements.A supportive and inclusive working environment.Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.Meaningful work that positively impacts thousands of ākonga and whānau.A culture guided by our values of Manaaki, Whanaungatanga, and Tika.If you are passionate about educational leadership, curriculum innovation, and improving outcomes for learners, we'd love to hear from you.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyIf this sounds like you, and you are looking to join a forward thinking, innovative organisation, click apply now!Applications must be lodged via our Careers portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?For additional details, please view the position description at the top of the page.If you encounter any issues during the application process or if you have any questions, please email [e-mail] close at 11.59pm on Monday, 16 November 2026