Principal Adviser Strategy and Governance

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time
Principal Advisor | Kaitohu Matua, Strategy and Governance

  • Permanent, fulltime
  • Wellington
  • Provide technical leadership and expertise to shape the governance of an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.
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

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.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown.

We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

We are seeking a Principal Advisor who can provide leadership and technical expertise to help build organisation wide governance maturity and strategic capability and drive continuous improvement.


This includes:

- acting as a key advisor to the Ministry's internal Boards with a central role in developing effective governance practice and strategic capability
- driving the improvement of the Ministry's governance, strategic and business planning
- working across the Strategy and Performance Group to support the wider Ministry with high-quality insights, planning and advice

For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description

We also offer:

  • Flexible/ hybrid 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 offer a modern work environment with the opportunity to grow and develop as part of a team that links across the organisation, the public sector and the education sector.

To also be able to effectively coach and mentor other advisors.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

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

To better deliver on this, we are undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.
For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

The Strategy and Governance team leads the provision of good governance advice and strategic planning to enable the Ministry to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

The team is part of the specialist Strategy and Performance Group which also has Risk and Performance, and EPMO functions, focused on providing a central strategic view.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the 'apply' button below.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity.

We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

Applications close Midnight - Wednesday 10 May 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.
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