Mātua Tirotiro

Mātua Tirotiro | Senior Investigator

• Permanent, full time 40 hours per week
• Wellington CBD location, office-based position
• Flexible working arrangements available

Ko wai tātau | About us:

Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for kaiako | teachers across the motu, supporting the profession from early childhood through to secondary education in both English and Māori medium settings. We work with and for around 150,000 registered and certificated teachers in Aotearoa.

We are deeply committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and uplifting the status and mana of the teaching profession.

Our Wellington CBD office offers stunning views of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, just steps from the Railway Station. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As Mātua Tirotiro | Senior Investigator, you'll play a pivotal role in upholding professional standards by leading investigations into teacher conduct for the Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC). These cases are often complex, sensitive, and high-profile, requiring sound judgment and, at times, specialist expertise. You'll also support the coordination of the Impairment Committee.

Beyond investigations, you'll provide guidance and expert advice to the wider team and help to build capability and ensure best practice.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You'll bring exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of people.  Strong decision-making skills are essential, along with confidence in conducting interviews with witnesses from diverse backgrounds.

In this role, you'll also act as a mentor to investigators and serve as the escalation point for complex issues, so experience in coaching or mentoring is highly valued.

At times, you will be required to travel within Aotearoa to attend hearings and to meet with members of the profession.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Education, Law, Police or other relevant disciplines
• Strong competency of Tikanga, Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Te Reo Māori
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience of Pasifika values and cultures is highly regarded. Fluency in a Pasifika language would be considered an advantage
• 3 or more years' experience conducting investigations into complaints in a regulatory body or 6 or more years' experience in a New Zealand educational context
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework of the Teaching Council and employment frameworks for teachers or similar professions is desirable

Ka pēhea koe ka tono mai l How to apply:

To apply, click 'Apply Now' and submit your current CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your motivation and what you would bring to the role.  Applications close 5pm, Friday 14 November 2025.

Please note: This role is being advertised both internally and externally.  We are committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

For inquiries, contact our Te Ohu Pūmanawa Tāngata tīma | People & Culture team: 

You must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.  We can only consider applications from candidates who hold NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship.  Appointment is subject to criminal record checks, reference and background checks, and psychometric testing.