Senior Advisor - Pacific Education & Literacy Initiatives

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Auckland is seeking a Senior Advisor to support the Homework and Tutoring Initiative, improving literacy and numeracy for Pacific akonga in Years 9 and 10. This fixed-term role emphasizes relationship management, cross-team collaboration and delivering school-facing support across providers and communities.

You will use data and insights to guide decisions, promote effective practices, and contribute to evaluation and reporting, working with schools, regional teams and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programmes or initiatives that improve education outcomes.
• Experience working with schools, service providers and education partners.
• Ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration across teams.
• Comfort engaging effectively with Pacific communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Homework and Tutoring Initiative.
• Build strong relationships with schools, providers and community stakeholders.
• Provide practical advice to ensure programme success and manage risks.
• Use data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to reporting, evaluation activities and strategic recommendations.
• Share effective practice across schools and regional networks.

Skills

Relationship management

Project delivery

Community engagement

Data-driven decision making

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Pacific contexts

Job description

New Zealand Government in Auckland is seeking a Senior Advisor to support the Homework and Tutoring Initiative, improving literacy and numeracy for Pacific akonga in Years 9 and 10. This fixed-term role emphasizes relationship management, cross-team collaboration and delivering school-facing support across providers and communities.

You will use data and insights to guide decisions, promote effective practices, and contribute to evaluation and reporting, working with schools, regional teams and