Senior education advisor, student support focus

Ministry of Education; Northland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Northland is seeking a Senior Education Advisor focused on student support. This role is pivotal in ensuring that children and young people can access appropriate educational pathways. The ideal candidate will leverage local insights and data to promote successful learning outcomes and will excel in building relationships within the education framework. A relevant qualification and experience in data analysis and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships and influencing change.
• Ability to use data and insights to identify trends and opportunities.
• Strong engagement and communication skills, providing high quality advice.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in accessing education that meets their needs.
• Use data and relationships to identify priorities and influence changes.
• Work closely with the education sector and government departments.

Skills

Relationship Building

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnvB-senior-education-advisor-student-support-focus/

Ministry of Education Northland

This role has a specific focus on supporting children and young people to access an education that meets their needs and supports the re-engagement of children and young people in their learning pathway. The senior education advisor (student support) will use data, and local knowledge and relationships to identify priorities and influence change to maximise education outcomes for ākonga.

Young people at risk of not achieving need innovative education solutions that meet their learning needs. This role requires close working relationships and an understanding of education, including alternative education, activity centres, attendance services, and local tailor-made services to develop a learning pathway that is sustainable for the most challenging students.

The successful applicant will demonstrate that they can quickly establish strong relationships of purpose and high credibility with the education sector, alongside other government departments and Non-Government Organisations.

You will also have the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent level of practical experience
• 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

You will need a current full driver’s licence as the role involves some regional travel.

How to apply

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https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnvB-senior-education-advisor-student-support-focus/

Ministry of Education Northland

Senior education advisor, student support focus

Full time, Permanent

Government

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

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Listed 7:27 pm 18 June 2025 Closes 11:59pm 13 July 2025 Vacancy reference #: 1HAnvB

This role has a specific focus on supporting children and young people to access an education that meets their needs and supports the re-engagement of children and young people in their learning pathway. The senior education advisor (student support) will use data, and local knowledge and relationships to identify priorities and influence change to maximise education outcomes for ākonga.

Young people at risk of not achieving need innovative education solutions that meet their learning needs. This role requires close working relationships and an understanding of education, including alternative education, activity centres, attendance services, and local tailor-made services to develop a learning pathway that is sustainable for the most challenging students.

The successful applicant will demonstrate that they can quickly establish strong relationships of purpose and high credibility with the education sector, alongside other government departments and Non-Government Organisations.

You will also have the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent level of practical experience
• 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

You will need a current full driver’s licence as the role involves some regional travel.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online via the Ministry Careers Portal. Please use the vacancy link.

Tim Andersen
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Vacancy reference #: 1HAnvB

Listed 7:27 pm 18 June 2025 Closes 11:59pm 13 July 2025 Find out about writing CVs on careers

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Ministry of Education

Location: Northland

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