School Wide Practitioner

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 akonga in our education system.

**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**
- **Permanent, full-time**:

- **Taupo, 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, whanau, 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.

**For more details about the role, you can view the** **_job description here._**

**About you | Mohou 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 Maori 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 Maori 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 | Matau ropu 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, whanau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Maori medium settings, and other agencies, providers, communities, iwi and hapu 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 Maori, Pacific peoples, disabled akonga and/or akonga with learning support needs, and akonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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