Team Leader, Whānau-Centred Literacy & Numeracy

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) seeks a Team Leader for the National Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programme. Based in one of Te Kura’s regional offices, you will lead a national Kaiāwhina Whānau team, guiding whānau-centred support to improve learner engagement, wellbeing, and literacy/numeracy outcomes.

You will coach leaders, use data to drive programme improvement, and champion equity for Māori and Pacific ākonga while strengthening community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Ability to use data and feedback to inform decision making.
• Commitment to equity and excellence for Māori and Pacific learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a national team of Kaiāwhina Whānau within the National Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programme.
• Coach and support Kaiāwhina Whānau to respond to the needs of ākonga and whānau, including at‑risk gateways.
• Oversee targeted support for priority ākonga and inform programme improvement using data and insights.
• Champion equitable outcomes for Māori and Pacific ākonga; build partnerships across Te Kura and communities.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives to help every ākonga engage, achieve, and thrive.

Job description

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) seeks a Team Leader for the National Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programme. Based in one of Te Kura’s regional offices, you will lead a national Kaiāwhina Whānau team, guiding whānau-centred support to improve learner engagement, wellbeing, and literacy/numeracy outcomes.

You will coach leaders, use data to drive programme improvement, and champion equity for Māori and Pacific ākonga while strengthening community partnerships.