Team Leader, ESOL
Auckland, NZ Dunedin, NZ Timaru, NZ Wellington, NZ Rotorua, NZ Oamaru, NZ Waitakere City, NZ Cromwell, NZ Westport, NZ North Shore City, NZ Taumarunui, NZ Taupo, NZ Porirua, NZ Manukau, NZ Motueka, NZ Wellington, NZ Tokoroa, NZ Christchurch, NZ Masterton, NZ Greymouth, NZ Wellington, NZ Wellington, NZ Ashburton, NZ Hawera, NZ Wellington, NZ Wellington, NZ Lower Hutt, NZ Whanganui, NZ Whakatane, NZ Gisborne, NZ Kaitaia, NZ Nelson, NZ Kerikeri, NZ Wellington, NZ Whangarei, NZ Invercargill, NZ Wellington, NZ Hamilton, NZ Tauranga, NZ New Plymouth, NZ Thames, NZ Wellington, NZ Blenheim, NZ Napier, NZ Orewa, NZ Whangarei, NZ Paraparaumu, NZ Palmerston North, NZ
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 | Mō tēnei tūranga
We are seeking an experienced people leader to join us as Team Leader, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Leading a team of up to six staff, you will oversee the delivery of ESOL - related advice, support and services to schools and provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders.
Salary range: $98,056 - $122,570 per annum plus KiwiSaver. 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.
About you | Mōhou ake
To be successful in the role, requires the ability to synthesise diverse evidence, facilitate reflective practice with experienced professionals, and translate insights into practical, system-level improvements
You will also offer:
- Recent experience working in CALD (Culturally Linguistic and Diverse) education contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Proven team leadership experience.
- A sound understanding of second language acquisition principles and ways in which these apply across education settings.
- A sound understanding of the needs of all CALD Ākonga ie ELLs, former refugees, new migrants, and NZ born migrant background learners.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
The ESOL Refugee and Migrant team works collaboratively, combining expertise in community engagement, inclusive pedagogies and practices for former refugees and migrants, and English for Speakers of Other Languages subject matter expertise. We offer a culture of trust and mutual respect, working together to enable equitable access to education opportunities for CALD Ākonga.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
Our team is part of the National Services and Programmes group in Te Mahau | Education Services.The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.
The Group has three key priorities for Education Services:
- Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
- Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.
- Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei 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.
For further information, please contact Maree Jeurissen, Manager ESOL Refugee and Migrant Education – maree.jeurissen@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Monday, 20 July 2026.
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.
