Lead Advisor

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**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 | Mo tenei turanga**
- **Fixed term or Secondment till June 2026**

As a **Lead Advisor - Pangarau**, you will provide high-quality, specialist advice and guidance on curriculum and learning design with a specific focus on Pangarau and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (TMoA).

This is a unique opportunity to support the development of frameworks, resources, and tools to improve outcomes for akonga Maori and accelerate learning. You will influence and support the design and delivery of new curriculum supports and early learning checks, in te reo Maori and te Ao Maori contexts.

Acting as a voice you will advocate and champion the needs of akonga Maori ensuring there is alignment of appropriate channels to communicate and support our key strategic deliverables. Instrumental to this role will be how you partner and collaborate with senior leaders, curriculum developers, and regional teams, and provide credible, actionable advice on a range of initiatives establishing best practice in a fast-evolving landscape.
- Deep expertise in Pangarau, including pedagogy and curriculum design
- Knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, kaupapa Maori and education equity
- Proven ability to lead or contribute to large-scale curriculum programmes
- Experience mentoring others and lifting capability across teams
- Sound judgement, pragmatic thinking and effective communication skills
- Understanding of public sector delivery and policy impact on schools
- Recognised commitment to te Ao Maori and the promotion of tikanga and te reo Maori.

**For more details about the role, you can view the**Job Description here**.**

**About you | Mohou ake**

You will be a strategic thinker with deep content knowledge and practical experience in Pangarau and education delivery. Your understanding of learning acceleration, aromatawai, and kaupapa Maori approaches will enable you to help shape meaningful change.
- Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Conceptual thinker who can translate our aspirations into design and delivery.
- Confidence to mentor, coach and build capability around te Ao Maori.
- Knowledge and experience of Maori approaches within an Education context.
- Proven experience in dealing with protocol requirements.
- Ability to use clear and professional written and verbal communication.

**Desirable attributes**:

- Experience in curriculum module/resource design and implementation
- Ability to influence and support diverse internal and external stakeholders
- High resilience and adaptability within a complex environment
- Demonstrated commitment to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct

You will be strongly supported by an inclusive, innovative, and values-based team environment that fosters continuous learning and collaboration.

**About our ministry, group, and team | Matau ropu ake**

The purpose of Te Poutahu is to lead the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

We design, develop and provide curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, akonga, their whanau and communities that reflect their identities, languages and cultures. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Maori, matauranga Maori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all akonga.

We support the people who are closest to, and directly serve, akonga and whanau. We do this through Te Mahau where we connect with the sector, working collaboratively to identify priorities and design local solutions.

**Are you ready to make a difference? Kua rite koe mo tenei 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 - 14 July 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._