Senior Education Advisor

Ministry of Education; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Education Advisor, based in Henderson. The role focuses on improving attendance and achievement through a knowledge-rich curriculum, grounded in the science of learning, and delivery of proactive regional supports.

You will work with schools, kura and whānau to implement priorities, communicate government strategies, provide implementation support, track progress and ensure students are engaged in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships and influencing change to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Strong engagement and communication skills, including high quality written and verbal advice.

Responsibilities

• Implement education priorities through proactive, consistent supports and services from regional teams.
• Communicate government priorities and strategies and ensure they are understood and delivered.
• Identify, broker and provide implementation support.
• Track and report on implementation progress.
• Work with schools, kura and whānau to ensure students are attending and engaged in education.

Skills

Relationship building

Influencing change

Data literacy

Engagement & communication

Team collaboration

Driver's Licence

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of EducationWe shape and education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. We all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for all children and students in our education system

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Senior Education Advisor Permanent, full time Based in HendersonThere is a lot going on in the education system to improve attendance, and achievement through a knowledge-rich curriculum grounded in the science of learning. We are also working to strengthen other areas, such as learning support interventions and the development of the education workforce.

Our role is to work with the education sector to implement these and other priorities - including through proactive, consistent supports and services from our regional teams.The Senior Education Advisor role is part of our Education Advisory service that supports the education sector to implement education priorities through:

• Communicating government priorities and strategies and ensuring these are well understood and delivered on.
• Identifying, brokering and providing implementation support.
• Tracking and reporting on implementation progress.
• Working with schools, kura and whānau to ensure students are attending and engaged in education Utilising the suite of supports and interventions to advance attendance and achievement outcomes

Salary range: $85,225 - $103,071 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

We are looking for someone who has experience in and knowledge of the schooling sector and associated legislation.

You will offer:

• Experience in building relationships and influencing change to achieve outcomes.
• An ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Strong engagement and communication skills, including experience of providing high quality and timely advice - written and verbal.
• The ability to work as part of an integrated team delivering services to the education sector.
• This includes working co-operatively with others to solve problems and complete tasks.
• A full, clean Drivers Licence is required.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

TeMahau |TeTaiRaro provides leadership and integrated services to the education sector and others. This includes learning support; education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services; and advice and support with curriculum. We also share practiceandlearnings collaboratively with other TeMahau and Ministry groups to support insights driven guidance, design, and policy.We work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, expertise, and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

For further information, please contact Anuja Singh,Manager, Integrated Services (N&W) at [e-mail]

Applications close: Midnight Sunday 25 October 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know