Education Adviser

4 weeks ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
This is a 12-month fixed term role until December 2025.
Unique opportunity to advise and support New Zealand's International Development Cooperation to achieve education and training development outcomes in the Pacific, and globally.
This role is based in Wellington and may require some international travel.
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
The Adviser - Education is responsible for providing support to develop and deliver advice that guides New Zealand's international development cooperation in the education and training sectors. This is an important role that requires coordination with partners in New Zealand, the Pacific and globally to promote high-quality and equitable learning pathways from early years through to tertiary education. The role also manages development activities and provides insights and research into education and development trends and issues.
The Education, Equity and Inclusion team cover advice and issues relating to education, gender, child and youth well-being and human rights within New Zealand's international development cooperation. The Pacific region is a priority focus for engagement and investment in these sectors. The education work of the team contributes to ensuring that people have the skills, knowledge and values they need to thrive in a changing world.
Ma wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced education adviser with a solid background in strategy development and project management. Knowledge of the New Zealand education sector or Pacific and international development is highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills are critical for this role with an ability to achieve results through collaboration with a diverse range of colleagues and partners.
We'd particularly like to hear about your:

Experience developing policy advice and guidance for education and training
Ability to communicate complex information that is fit-for-purpose to resonate with different audiences and needs
Experience with activity management
Experience managing projects and stakeholder relationships
Knowledge of education issues and system, ideally in New Zealand and the Pacific
Ability to present logical analysis and innovative solutions to influence outcomes

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Maori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Maori (the Maori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
Me pehea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
For a copy of the position description please click here.
To be employed with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Monday, 28 October 2024.
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