Principal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Education Review Office Full time

**Mo tenei turanga | About this role**
- The Principal Advisor - Performance & Implementation supports the DCE - Performance & Implementation by providing strategic, organisational and operational advice. This includes providing assistance with the day-today running of the group as well as special projects aligned with the Government's education priorities and the work of the Performance and Implementation group.
- The Performance & Implementation Group is tasked with shining a light on performance and is a catalyst for system improvements, providing a central hub for data analysis, insights, methodology development, professional practice and system implementation processes.
- The function is increasingly and critically important given the pace of change we are facing, our increasing reliance on systems and data and importance of understanding ERO's overall outputs and impacts on the system.
- We are seeking a Principal Advisor with proven experience in leading complex initiatives/projects, working across an organisation and system and influencing others to deliver.

**Mohou ake | About you**

We want to hear about any of the following in your cover letter and CV:

- Your experience in leading complex initiatives/projects, working across an organisation and system and influencing others to deliver.
- You will bring project leadership experience, exceptional writing skills and a collaborative approach to your work. Our leadership team is collectively responsible for the delivery of our work programme, so being able to flex to help your colleagues succeed is a must.
- We are keen to hear from you if you thrive when working at pace and know how to support your team to deliver high quality work on time.
- You will be comfortable with ambiguity, driven to succeed, and committed to putting children at the heart of the matter. Experience working in the education and social sector would be useful.
- You will also have knowledge and experience, or willingness to learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Maori

This is your chance to help shape education in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to see your work have a real impact on education outcomes.

**Ko matou | About Us**

Te Tari Arotake Matauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) is the government's education evaluation agency - we inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools and kura. We promote a stronger, more equitable education system. We believe equity and excellence in outcomes is possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child, the heart of the matter - Ko te tamaiti te putake o te kaupapa.

Te Tari Arotake Matauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Applications Close 11 May 2025**

Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.

**_ You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process._

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