Advisor

Job Type: Internal Secondment
- Location: Wellington, 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 students in our education system.

**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**:
We are seeking a motivated Advisor to join our English Medium Workforce Supply team within our Education Workforce Supply & Leadership Group for a **4-month secondment/fixed-term opportunity** with a collaborative and supportive team.

You will work in a great team to:

- Provide high quality and responsive analysis and advice
- Contribute to and support programmes of work that may be complex, ambiguous and sensitive
- Develop innovative, practical, and effective customer centric policy options and initiatives.

**About you | Mōhou ake**:
We’re looking for professionals that are happy working in an operational policy space. We are interested in hearing about any form of experience, in policy or otherwise, you have that would benefit our mahi.

To be successful in the role, you need to be curious and a critical thinker and problem solver. You’ll be a great communicator and work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships at all levels.

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 sector.

You will also offer:

- Research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, assess and synthesise information
- Communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise policy documents, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders
- An ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced environment, with high attention to accuracy and detail.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**:
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 Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce is a key part of the Ministry of Education. We develop the education workforce strategy, including a focus on specialist services, employment relations, pay equity, education payroll, education workforce supply and leadership, and scholarship functions.

The English Medium Workforce Supply team is part of Education Workforce Supply & Leadership within Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce. Our team is responsible for lifting the number, diversity and calibre of the education workforce, aligned to Government expectations and commitments. We shape the supply of a workforce with appropriate skills and qualifications to teach and support ākonga in English medium schools, kura and early learning services. We work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional groups within and beyond the Ministry.

**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, 04 May 2025.**
- 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._