Senior Adviser ECP Maori Education

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 ākonga in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

As a Senior Education Advisor you will work directly with our tumuaki, senior school leaders, Kāhui Ako | Communities Learning and Boards of Trustees on strengthening educational performance in kura and schools, with a particular focus on (but not restricted to) our Māori-medium kura.

You will be working as part of the Ministry of Education's regional team, using evidence and data on student achievement, designing and implementing projects with schools to strengthen and sustain educational performance.

• Permanent, Full-time
• Do you want to make a positive difference to student achievement, and kura and schools' capability?
• We want to hear from you if you have a passion for driving and lifting achievement for our children and young people, in particular our Māori learners.

Salary range: $98,255 - $100,932 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.

About you | Mōhou ake

You will have teaching experience working in Māori Medium kura and proficiency in use of Te Reo Māori ona tikanga, and the ability to understand and apply the principals of TeTiriti o Watangi and tangatawhenuatanga.

The successful applicant will have knowledge and relationships with Māori communities, hapū and Māori medium education providers and a knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, Te Aho Matua and/or Māori learning pedagogies.

Further to this you will have specialist knowledge and experience in:

-             Facilitating hui, powhiri, tikanga Māori.

-             Networking with iwi, hapū, runanga, whānau.

-             Ability to work in the Auraki education system and Māori education in Kura and Wharekura.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with student achievement data to determine needs and priorities.
• Experience in developing and implementing projects.
• An ability to develop strong working relationships both within and outside the Ministry.
• Skills and experience in making a direct contribution to student achievement in both English and Māori-medium educational settings.
• An understanding of factors which influence Māori learner achievement and participation.
• An understanding of Ka Hikitia and the Action Plan for Pacific Education and how these documents impact on this work.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively across a diverse range of settings.
• A current full driver's licence is essential.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Waikato) is a frontline group. Our frontline groups 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.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and/or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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.

You are also welcome to contact HR.Waikato@education.govt.nz if you require more information.

Applications close Midnight – Wednesday, 4 December 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.