Lead Advisor

4 weeks ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

**Lead Advisor**
- Fixed Term to 30 June 2024
- Palmerston North

***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 Lead Advisor provides support to children and young people to access an education that meets their needs and supports the re-engagement of children and young people in their learning pathway. You will provide advice and guidance to ākonga and their whānau, to broker support with schools, service providers, and community agencies.

You will use data, and your local knowledge and relationships, to identify priorities and influence change to maximise education outcomes for ākonga.

Young people at risk of not achieving need innovative education solutions that meet their learning needs. This role requires close working relationships and an understanding of education, including alternative education, activity centres, attendance services, and local tailor-made services to develop a learning pathway that is sustainable for the most challenging students.

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**

This is a broad student-focused role but is targeted mainly at children and young people who have become disconnected from education and getting them reconnected as quickly as possible. To achieve this, the Lead Advisor has to be able to access relevant databases quickly and efficiently, and work with a range of people, both inside and outside the Ministry.

The successful applicant will have to demonstrate that they can quickly establish strong relationships of purpose and high credibility with the education sector, alongside other government departments and NGOs to get the job done.

To be successful you will need:

- A sound understanding of the New Zealand education system and relevant legislation and applicable criteria;
- Knowledge and experience working with schools and communities to re-engage ākonga in education;
- Ability to work in complex situations:

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality work on time;
- Ability to develop networks to support ākonga and whānau
- Understanding of the Attendance Service and the important role they play;
- A full driver licence.

**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.

Te Mahau takiwā collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the education sector.

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua is a takiwā group consisting of four regions:

- Waikato
- Bay of Plenty, Waiariki
- Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti
- Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū

Across our takiwā, we provide leadership and guidance to deliver education service for school/kura, early learning services, whānau and ākonga, and our local communities.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

**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 yo

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