Senior Adviser

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent role

  • Help us shape an equitable and excellent education system that works for all ākonga and whānau
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
The Senior Adviser sits within the Office of the Hautū, Te Poutāhū | The Curriculum Centre.

As a key member of this team, they support the Hautū (Deputy Secretary), Group Manager, and collaborate with teams across the group to achieve strategic and operational objectives and build a great working culture and environment.

The Senior Adviser will work across a wide range of complex and high-stakes work-streams and will manage a portfolio with responsibility for a range of programmes and services that support learners across Aotearoa New Zealand to stay engaged and achieve in education.

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
They will have experience building trusting relationships with senior leaders and Ministers, as well as with wider communities.
We work with complexity and ambiguity everyday - so agility is a must

You will also demonstrate an ability to:

  • prepare high quality expert advice on strategic risks, issues and opportunities at the senior official level
- work in a collaborative way both internally and with key stakeholders
- support the development of capability and expertise in strategic thinking, analysis, and advice

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

Te Poutāhū is known and trusted as the leader of the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

We lead the design, development and provision of curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflects their identities, languages and cultures.

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.
Applications close Midnight, 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.

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