School Wide Practitioner

Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Taupo, 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**
- **Permanent, full-time**:

- **Taupō, Bay of Plenty**

Are you passionate about fostering positive behaviour and creating a thriving learning environment for students? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Schoolwide Practitioner in the Bay of Plenty region.

PB4L initiatives help parents, whānau, teachers, early learning centres and schools to address behaviour, improve children’s wellbeing, and increase educational achievement. By strengthening relationships and creating more positive home and school environments, we remove barriers to engagement and improve students’ chances to achieve at school and beyond.

The Ministry of Education is committed to inclusive practice and all our PB4L initiatives aim to encourage pro-social behaviour that leads to improved learner engagement and achievement.

PB4L Schoolwide is a whole school approach to improving learner behaviour and achievement. Schoolwide Practitioners provide training and ongoing coaching to school leaders and schoolwide teams set up within the school. They work together to implement consistent and sustainable behaviour support systems that promote quality teaching and learning.

This is not a classroom teaching role, but you will be facilitating adult learning to create positive change in behaviours and school culture. You’ll need to bring your cultural capabilities, facilitation skills, classroom behaviour management and specialist knowledge to be successful in the role.

Applicants who live in the surrounding South Waikato, Rotorua or wider Bay of Plenty areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.

**About you | Mōhou ake**

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

- a tertiary qualification in education, psychology or another appropriate discipline relevant to the focus of the position (e.g. Special Education)
- experience working and leading in both English medium and Kura Kaupapa Māori environments
- confident presentation and facilitation skills
- proven capability in facilitating change through building and maintaining functional relationships
- the ability to work effectively alongside schools and educators to develop systems and practices that foster safe and inclusive environments in a culturally responsive way
- a good understanding of the PB4L programme and connection with wider learning support
- fluency in Te Reo me tikanga Māori would be an asset, but this is not essential
- a full driver licence as travel will be required
- 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 Whenua (Central) is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the education sector and others.

We work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings, and other agencies, providers, communities, iwi and hapū to provide support, expertise and resources to maximise learning outcomes, promote social inclusion and help children and young people reach their full potential.

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

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

**Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 19 September 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._