Strategic Advisor: Education Workforce & Leadership

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 141,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

New Zealand Government seeks a Chief Advisor to lead strategic thinking and provide expert advice on the supply, growth, and leadership of the education workforce. You will shape workforce strategies and expenditure to ensure every child has access to great teachers, specialists and leaders.

The role requires evidence-based policy delivery, strong stakeholder relationships and the ability to navigate complex political environments.

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading public policy and giving government advice on complex issues.
• Experience in developing frameworks and using data and evidence to determine the best response to issues.
• Ability to work across policy and delivery teams and to influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic thinking and provide expert advice on workforce supply, growth and leadership in education.
• Develop workforce strategies and expenditure to ensure access to great teachers and leaders.
• Use policy and data to deliver evidence-based advice and drive smart, future-focused decisions.

Skills

Policy leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

Tertiary degree in policy or economics

Job description

New Zealand Government seeks a Chief Advisor to lead strategic thinking and provide expert advice on the supply, growth, and leadership of the education workforce. You will shape workforce strategies and expenditure to ensure every child has access to great teachers, specialists and leaders.

The role requires evidence-based policy delivery, strong stakeholder relationships and the ability to navigate complex political environments.