Ministry of Education of New Zealand Looking for Senior Education Advisor at Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

Job Description

• Permanent, full-time role, Hamilton based
• Make a real difference in children and young people’s lives
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals

Help shape the future of Education

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

So that we:

• Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Give priority to regional and local voice.
• Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
• Improve feedback loops and information flows.

Our 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 ākonga in our education system.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

You will work directly with senior leaders, school boards and Communities of Learning /Kāhui Ako to achieve successful educational outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on addressing inequity and realising the potential of Māori and Pacific students. You must be able to influence others and back this up with knowledge, skills and experience in improving student engagement and achievement. A part of this role will involve casework to support some of the most disadvantaged and disengaged students in our community as well as supporting governance and strategic planning.

Salary range: A7, Step 1 $81,966.00 – Step 5 $90,629.00 + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you

You will have an appropriate tertiary qualification and recent experience in the New Zealand schooling sector and in your role, will bring expertise in:

• in-depth understanding of factors influencing education performance and student achievement and participation,
• knowledge of curriculum delivery and assessment
• knowledge of recent legislative changes and the impact on schools
• strong analytical skills and the ability to work with demographic data to determine needs, priorities and results
• the ability to build and maintain successful relationships
• experience in developing and implementing projects and in contract management
• the ability to contribute to the regional goal for Māori achieving and enjoying educational success as Māori and to work confidently with schools and kura in both Māori medium and mainstream contexts
• the ability to provide support for diverse learners, their whānau and communities.

You will also offer:

• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga.
• An understanding of the relevance of identity, language and culture for Māori, Pacific people and students who require additional learning support;
• Successful experience working with school leaders, school Boards or Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako to strengthen school practice and raise student achievement;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• A methodical and systematic approach to work whilst being solution focused;

Mātau rōpū ake | About our group, and team

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group. Our frontline groups collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services. We do this through coordinating and delivering responsive solutions in order to realise the local education priorities and goals.

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

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply’ button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Alan Munro, email: [email protected]

Applications close on Friday 15 September 2023

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.