Senior Education Advisor, Whangārei

Ministry of Education; Whangarei; Vor Ort; NZD 86.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

KiwiSaver

Zusammenfassung

Ministry of Education in Whangārei invites a Senior Education Advisor to strengthen educational performance in schools and kura across Tai Tokerau. The role focuses on a knowledge-rich curriculum, attendance and achievement through proactive regional support and collaboration with whānau and communities.

The successful candidate will bring a tertiary qualification in education or leadership, strong data analysis, and experience delivering projects.

Qualifikationen

• To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in education or leadership, or equivalent 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 and in building relationships within and outside the Ministry.
• Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori (written and spoken).
• Understanding of New Zealand education systems, legislation, and national education priorities.

Aufgaben

• Communicate government priorities and strategies and ensure understanding and delivery.
• Identify, broker and provide implementation support.
• Track and report on implementation progress.
• Work with schools, kura and whānau to improve attendance and engagement in education.
• Utilise supports and interventions to improve attendance and achievement outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Te Reo Māori

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in education or leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of EducationWe work toshapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Permanent, full-time. This is based in our Whangārei office, Te Tai Tokerau.

As a Senior Education Advisor, you will be able to make a difference in strengthening educational performance in schools and kura, with a particular focus on our Māori-medium kura across Tai TokerauThere 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: $86,225 - $104,071 per annum + Kiwi Saver. 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

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in education or leadership, or an equivalent level of practical experience, preferably as an experienced Tumuaki.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with student achievement data to determine needs and priorities.
• Experience in developing and implementing projects.
• The ability to develop strong working relationships both within and outside the Ministry.
• In-depth knowledge of Tikanga Māori and fluency in Te Reo Māori (written and spoken).
• An understanding of education systems in NewZand, and relevant education legislation.
• An understanding of factors which influence learner achievement and participation.
• Knowledge of the NewZNational Curriculum, and Te Marauranga o Aotearoa, the curriculum for Māori immersion education.
• An understanding of National Education and Learning Priorities (NELP), Ka Hikitia, the Action Plan for Pacific Education, and Success for All and how these documents impact on this work.
• A current full driver's licence.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
• You will demonstrate knowledge of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori, along with knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
• You will also demonstrate:
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Proficiency in the use of Te Reo Māori

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau │ Te Tai Raro is the key interface between Te Mahau | Ministry of Education and education providers. It is our role to 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.

We give effect to government and ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.

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

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 29 November 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.