School Wide Practitioner

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 have made 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 students in our education system.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

We have a fulltime Positive Behaviour for Learning School-Wide (PB4L-SW) Practitioner position available in our Canterbury Region. PB4L-SW is part of the PB4L suite which includes evidence-based initiatives that can be implemented alone or in combination. These initiatives support learners at a whole-school level, or they can be targeted for the needs of specific learners at a group or individual level.

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. We work alongside families, early childhood educators, schools, and other agencies to make a positive difference for children and young people.

PB4L School-Wide [hyperlink] is a Universal (whole school) approach to improving learner wellbeing and achievement. PB4L School-wide enables schools to create positive environments that promote caring relationships and quality teaching and learning. School-Wide Practitioners work alongside schools supporting them to develop systems and practices that foster safe and inclusive environments in a culturally responsive way.

For more information on this position, please read through the job description here

The role available is fulltime at 1.0 FTE and is based in our Christchurch office supporting Kura/schools across the Canterbury region.

Salary range: $69996-$112270 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

Mōhou ake | About you

We are seeking a qualified and experienced specialist with the capability of working in Kura Kaupapa Māori and English medium environments to join our school-wide team in the Canterbury Region.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate strengths in Te Reo me tikanga Māori and show a strong understanding of mātauranga māori.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge and experience of developing systems to support positive behaviour; adult learning; and working with staff and school communities to understand what is required to meet student needs.  We are seeking a confident presenter who is comfortable facilitating change through building and maintaining relationships.

You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification in education, psychology, or other appropriate discipline relevant to the focus of the position (e.g., Learning support).
• Knowledge of a range of assessment and intervention frameworks with knowledge of inclusive and ecological approaches.
• Knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the classroom or other relevant settings and/or including students with additional needs in classroom or other relevant settings.

• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our group and team

Te Mahau Takiwā collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the education sector.  Te Tai Runga is a Takiwā group consisting of four regions of which Canterbury Chatham Islands is one.

Our vision is every child and young person in Te Tai Runga is engaged and learning.  To achieve this we are focused on five priorities:

1. Strategic relationships with iwi that reflect authentic partnership.
2. All ākonga are present, participating and engaged in learning.
3. Sector leaders and Kaiako are well supported to lead change.
4. Equity of access to education and learning support.
5. We have the right people in the right places.

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 Pene Abbie  Manager Integrated Services  at 03 3787779 or 0272452811

9Applications close: Midnight Sunday 29th June 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.