Senior Advisor, Ohumahi Support

3 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time
Utilise your proven people skills

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives
  • 8 month fixed term opportunities
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

This role provides HR and people-related support to schools and kura, to assist them with current and future workforce challenges.

It collaborates with other teams in the Ministry to develop and implement initiatives for the education sector.

As an Ohumahi Support Advisor, you'll:

  • Respond to incoming queries and requests from schools and kura in relation to the implementation of the Ministry's people-related projects and initiatives
  • Assist the Ohumahi Support team to identify themes and trends in the queries and guidance being requested from school and kura
  • Provide exceptional service and support to schools and kura; providing accurate and clear responses with a humancentred, personable approach
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
For more information on this position, please read through 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

To be successful in this role you'll be able to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure they get the support that they need.

We are seeking someone who is competent, organised and flexible.

You'll bring a very strong customer service focus and the ability to develop and manage trusted relationships with a broad range of people, including Māori and Pacific peoples.

- has HR or ER advisory experience, particularly in a unionised work environment.
- loves systems and is great at using and improving technology to support efficient work processes.
- is passionate about communicating effectively and supporting customers to find solutions to their problems and questions.
- has some conversational level Te Reo Māori and an understanding of Tikanga and Mātauranga Māori (or keen desire to learn).


To be appointed into one of the Senior Advisor roles, we will be looking for 5+ years' experience in HR or ER.

As an organisation, we are committed to building equity and excellence in the education sector so if this is an approach that is important to you, we would love to hear from you.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public
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 currently 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.

Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga - the Education Workforce group supports the building of a workforce with the capability and capacity to lift student achievement.

The group is comprised of teams for Workforce Strategy and Planning, Teacher Supply, Contracts and Implementation, Employment Relations and Pay Equity.

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 - Monday 22nd May 2023
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a

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