Curriculum Advisor

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

• Permanent, Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting high-quality teaching and learning that makes a real difference for all ākonga? As a Curriculum Advisor you’ll be at the forefront of educational change, working directly with schools and kura in your region to implement curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes and sharing your expertise across the country.

This position has a focus on secondary school, to support the implementation of the new knowledge rich curriculum, with specific focus on phase 4 and 5.  You will have a strong background and understanding of the science of learning and relevant pedagogies and secondary assessment and aromatawai practices.  

As a Curriculum Advisor, you will provide advice to leadership teams, teachers and kaiako on implementing curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes taking a whole school approach. We’re seeking Curriculum Advisers with proven experience in leading whole-school curriculum and assessment and aromatawai change, along with subject expertise in the New Zealand Curriculum and/or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa to strengthen our national Curriculum Advisory Service.

As part of a dedicated regional team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting secondary schools and kura to implement the knowledge rich curriculum at phase 4 and 5 using effective practices so that it has the intended impact for learners.
• Delivering whole school curriculum and assessment and aromatawai change aligned to local needs and national priorities using targeted and tailored implementation supports
• Using the Curriculum Advisory Service model and quality support materials
• Supporting professional learning to develop pedagogical content knowledge.

E ngākau-nui ana koe ki te tautoko i te akoranga me te mahi whakaako e puta ai he hua nui mā ngā ākonga katoa? I roto i ō mahi hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga ka noho koe ki te aroākapa o ngā panonitanga mātauranga, ka mahi pipiri anō ki ngā kura i tō rohe ki te whakatinana i ngā panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki me te tiri i tō mōhiotanga ki te motu katoa.

E arotahi ana tēnei tūranga ki te kura tuarua hei tautoko i te whakatinanatanga o te marautanga pupuru mātauranga hou, me te aro nui anō ki ngā tūārere 4 me 5.  He whānui tonu ō mahi me tō māramatanga mō te pūtaiao o te ako, me ngā tikanga whakaako e hāngai ana, waihoki ngā ritenga aromatawai kua tuarua. 

I a koe e mahi ana hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga, ka riro māu e tohutohu ngā tira kaihautū, me ngā kaiako mō te whakatinana i ngā panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki, me te aro ki te kura katoa. E kimi ana mātou i ētahi Kaitohutohu Marautanga whai wheako tūturu mō te arataki i ngā panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki mō te kura katoa, me te tautōhito hoki i ki te New Zealand Curriculum, ki Te Marautanga ā-Mo rānei, hei whakapakari i tō mātou Ratonga Tohutohu Marautanga ā-motu. 

I a koe e mahi ana hei tangata i roto i tētahi tira ā-rohe motuhake, ka kawea e koe ēnei haepapa: 

• Te tautoko i ngā kura tuarua me ngā kura ki te whakatinana i te marautanga pupuru mātauranga i te tūārere 4-5 mā te whakamahi tikanga whai hua, kia puta ai ngā pānga e hiahiatia ana mā te ākonga.
• Te hora panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai kura katoa kua oti te whakahāngai ki ngā hiahia o te rohe me ngā whakaarotau ā-motu mā te whakamahi tautoko whakatinana i āta whakahāngaitia, i āta tāreia anō hoki. 
• Te  whakamahi i te tauira o te Ratonga Tohutohu Marautanga me ngā rauemi tautoko whai painga
• Tautoko i te akoranga ngaio hei whakawhanake mātauranga kiko tikanga whakaako.  

Salary range: $99,496 - $120,690 per annum + 3% 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 this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

• Deep understanding of the science of learning and the effective teaching practices that are needed to enact the knowledge rich curriculum to achieve learner outcomes.
• Strong, proven expertise in whole school curriculum planning and delivery that supports consistency of teaching and learning with the ability to support professional change in education settings.
• Effective curriculum design expertise and a deep working knowledge and practical experience in secondary teaching is essential. Evidenced of improved outcomes for diverse communities is an advantage.
• Deep pedagogical knowledge, both the underlying expertise and the ability to build others knowledge. Please state your area of pedagogical expertise in your application.
• Experience working with Pacific bilingual units would be advantageous for Curriculum Advisors Secondary.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships to drive change, using strong interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomacy skills. Skilled in leading, motivating, and coaching kaiako,  teachers and leaders to build capability and implement change
• Familiarity with te ao Māori and understanding of Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori is essential for Curriculum Advisors working in Kura Kaupapa Māori and Māori Medium settings.
• A full current NZ driver licence as travel will be required.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro, Te Tai Whenua and Te Tai Runga are frontline groups that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice, and regulation functions for kōhanga, schools, kura 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.

Ko Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro, Te Tai Whenua me Te Tai Runga he rōpū mahi i te aroākapa e hoa nei i ngā āwhina hautū me ngā ratonga haumi ki te rāngai me ētahi atu. Ka uru ki tēnei āhuatanga ngā ratonga pēnei i te tautoko akoranga me ngā tohutohu mātauranga, tae atu ki ngā ritenga whakahaere mō te kōhanga, mō te kura me ngā ratonga akoranga kōhungahunga. 

He rōpū aroākapa mātou nā reira ka whakawhanake, ka paihere hoki mātou i ngā hononga ki ngā hapori i te taumata ā-rohe, ā-takiwā, tae atu ki ngā hononga hōhonu ki ngā iwi me ngā hapū. 

Ka whakapakari haere ngātahi mātou i ngā hononga ki ō tātou hapori matahuhua e tautoko nei i ngā iwi Māori, Moana-nui-a-Kiwa hoki, ngā ākonga whai kaha, whai hiahia ako motuhake hoki, me ērā mai i ngā horopaki uaua. 

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 (please do not email your application). 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 Nicky Glasgow - Manager, Practice and Performance on nicky.glasgow@education.govt.nz

Applications close at midnight – Sunday, 24 August 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.