Senior Education Advisor: Māori Education & Engagement

Kumara Vine; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ministry of Education in Whangārei seeks a Senior Education Advisor to strengthen educational performance in schools and kura, with a focus on Māori-medium settings across Tai Tokerau. You will work within Te Mahau │ Te Tai Raro to support priorities and improve attendance and achievement through evidence-based interventions and collaboration.

Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in education or leadership or equivalent experience, strong data skills, and a deep knowledge of Tikanga

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in education or leadership, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience as a senior education leader or equivalent preferred.
• Strong data literacy and ability to use student achievement data.
• Ability to develop and implement education projects and priorities.
• Capability to build relationships across the Ministry and with schools/kura.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen educational performance in schools and kura, with focus on Māori-medium kura.
• Implement priority education strategies and ensure delivery across Tai Tokerau.
• Communicate government priorities and ensure understanding and execution.
• Identify, broker, and provide implementation support to sector providers.
• Track and report on implementation progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with schools, whānau, and communities to improve attendance.

Skills

Education leadership

Analytical skills

Project development

Stakeholder relationships

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

NZ education system knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in education or leadership

Job description

Ministry of Education in Whangārei seeks a Senior Education Advisor to strengthen educational performance in schools and kura, with a focus on Māori-medium settings across Tai Tokerau. You will work within Te Mahau │ Te Tai Raro to support priorities and improve attendance and achievement through evidence-based interventions and collaboration.

Applicants should have a tertiary qualification in education or leadership or equivalent experience, strong data skills, and a deep knowledge of Tikanga