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Without comment from me (many of these come up each week). Extra information – this was posted on Seek 19 Jan 2024.

Senior Education Adviser

Ministry of Education

Auckland

Teaching – Secondary (Education & Training)

Full time

Posted 18h ago

Help shape the future of Education

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

So that we:

• Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Give priority to regional and local voice.
• Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
• Improve feedback loops and information flows.

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.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

Key priorities of this role will include:

• Working with individual kura/schools and Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako to significantly improve student attendance, engagement, and achievement.
• Using detailed analysis of schools/kura performance and student achievement to influence change and maximise education outcomes for students.
• Brokering support for schools/kura where potential is identified – this may include building capability and strengthening governance and management, regulatory compliance, curriculum, monitoring and assessment, student and whānau, family and community engagement.

Salary range: $84,425 – $102,271 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
• The ability to purchase extra days leave.
• A range of employee network groups.
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Mōhou ake | About you

If you can evidence your experience across the following areas, we would like to hear from you:

• An ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Some knowledge and understanding of Te Reo Māori ona tikanga.
• Experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and/or services.
• Have experience in assessing information to make objective judgments against criteria and recommend courses of action.
• Can analyse complex issues and provide clear and succinct written and oral reports.
• Have experience in dealing with complex relationships, including influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• In-depth professional knowledge and recent experience within a school/kura setting.
• A current full driver’s licence is essential.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our group and team

Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro is a frontline group. Our frontline groups will collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services, such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.

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

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.

For further information, please contact auckland.recruitment@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Friday 9 February 2024

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.

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