Senior Education Advisor

Ministry of Education New Zealand; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education New Zealand is seeking a Senior Education Advisor based in Kerikeri or Kaitaia to strengthen educational performance in schools and kura. You will work with tumuaki, senior leaders and Boards of Trustees and use evidence and data to design and implement regional projects.

The role emphasises developing strong relationships, understanding NZ education systems, and contributing to student achievement in both English and Māori-medium settings, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent level of practical experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with student achievement data to determine needs and priorities.
• Experience in developing and implementing projects.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships both within and outside the Ministry.

Responsibilities

• Work with tumuaki, senior school leaders and Boards of Trustees to strengthen educational performance in schools and kura.
• Use evidence and data on student achievement to design and implement projects that improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with regional teams to provide access to expertise, programmes and resources for learners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project development

Stakeholder relationship building

Cross-cultural communication

Oral and written communication

Driving

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Help shape the future of Education

excellent outcomes

Full-time, permanent role based in Kerikeri or Kaitaia, Te Tai Tokerau.

As a Senior Education Advisor, you will work directly with our tumuaki, senior school leaders, and Boards of Trustees on strengthening educational performance in schools and kura. You will ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.

Date advertised: 4 Sept 2026

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Kerikeri, NZ

You will be working as part of the Ministry of Education's regional team, using evidence and data on student achievement, and designing and implementing projects with schools to strengthen educational performance.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

As a Senior Education Advisor, you will work directly with our tumuaki, senior school leaders, and Boards of Trustees on strengthening educational performance in schools and kura. You will ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.

You will be working as part of the Ministry of Education's regional team, using evidence and data on student achievement, and designing and implementing projects with schools to strengthen educational performance.

About you | Mōhou ake

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent level of practical experience
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with student achievement data to determine needs and priorities.
• Experience in developing and implementing projects.
• An ability to develop strong working relationships both within and outside the Ministry.
• Understanding of education systems in New Zealand and relevant education legislation.
• An understanding of te reo Māori ona tikanga.
• Skills and experience in making a direct contribution to student achievement in both English and Māori-medium educational settings.
• An understanding of factors which influence learner achievement and participation.
• An understanding of National Education and Learner Priorities (NELP), Ka Hikitia, the Action Plan for Pacific Education, and Success for All and how these documents impact on this work.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively across a diverse range of settings.
• A current full driver's licence
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.

• Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
• Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.
• Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.

Salary range: $86,225 - $104,071 per annum + KiwiSaver.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 01 October 2026