Senior Education Adviser

1 week ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

Job Type: Permanent- Location: Christchurch, NZ**Help shape the future of Education**
- 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.

**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**
- Full time permanent position
- The role will be based in the Christchurch Office.

Do you have a passion for improving educational outcomes for children and their families? Are you currently in the education sector and ready to take another career move?

This role will give you an opportunity to improve educational achievement for all learners including Māori and Pacific, and are enthusiastic and committed to building collaborative relationships and open to new ways to do things differently, we could have a role for you.

In this role you also offer you with the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders, boards of trustees and Communities of Learning to achieve successful educational outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on realising the potential of Māori students and Pacific students. You will also be able to influence others with knowledge, skills and experience in improving student engagement and achievement.

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.

**About you | Mōhou ake**

To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience and capabilities:

- a good understanding of the New Zealand education system and of legislation relevant to education
- experience, preferably at a leadership level, in Primary or Secondary education, Māori medium, or school governance
- relationship and stakeholder management experience
- the ability to partner with others to support and implement change initiatives
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- You will also offer:

- Demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.
- Demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of working in education with Pacific families and communities.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**

**Te Mahau | Te Tai Runga **provides 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.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kōhanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level.

The three Te Mahau takiwā act as a collective to provide Te Tāhuhu with real-time understanding and insight of education needs and services. We have a critical role to play in feeding this information into the wider organisation and in shaping work that is delivered so that it is relevant to local need.

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

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 - Sunday 1st December 2024**
- 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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