Ece Senior Adviser

1 week ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
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.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional to join our dynamic Waikato team.

This role is based in the Hamilton office in Te Rapa and it is a fixed-term, full time role to cover Maternity leave from March 2024 to January 2025.


You will work with our ECE sector including Kōhanga Reo, to increase participation and improve quality outcomes for our tamariki.


You will follow Ministry processes to assess regulatory framework, including the engagement with and assessment of providers for prospective and existing EC Centres for licensing and certification.


You will also be monitoring compliance of Early Childhood Centres, responding to complaints and providing advice and support to the ECE sector as well as have opportunity to manage portfolios across the region.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

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


We are looking for a team member who has the drive and experience to coordinate work aimed at ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in high quality early childhood education.

You will need a thorough understanding of early childhood education and legislation and the ability to respond rapidly to complex situations.


You will have the ability to lead and influence the sector, and work within communities to support the focus on enhancing educational outcomes for children.


You will also offer:

  • In depth knowledge and experience working with Te Whāriki
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • The ability to work well within a team
  • The ability to analyse complex issues
  • Experience working across a wide range of early learning services and contexts
  • Understanding of Early Childhood regulatory framework and assessment process is an advantage, not essential
  • You will also hold a tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or other relevant discipline.
  • Proven relationships, an ability to work within Te Kohanga Reo and Puna Reo is highly advantageous.
Mātau rōpū ake | About our group and team

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua | Waikato is a frontline group. Our frontline groups will collectively provide leadership and integrated services to th

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