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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

• Regional Leadership Advisor
• Commence 28th January 2027 or thereafter by negotiation.
• Fixed-term, full-time role
• Nelson, Malborough, West Coast region

There is a vacancy for a regional leadership advisors by secondments based in and serving the Nelson, Malborough, West Coast region

Leadership advisor roles are exciting and rewarding opportunities for experienced school principals (current or recent) to support and coach other principals to address the challenges they are facing as school leaders and the implementation of education priorities. Leadership advisor support is provided face to face and remotely, one to one, in clusters or via larger groups/ seminars/presentations/wānanga.

This regional leadership Advisor role could be based from any of our regional offices. We are looking for Principals with successful and rich experience, ideally within the primary sector who also can work across the wide range of state and state integrated schools within our diverse region.

Leadership advisors report to a Director of Education, are in the Te Mahau leadership team and work alongside an integrated team to support schools and school leaders. You will also be supported nationally by a chief advisor and the network of leadership advisors across New Zealand.

Applicant's current /most recent terms of employment and remuneration will apply.   

For more details about the role, you can view and download the Expectations document here

You can view and download the Expression of Interest (EOI) form here

  

About you | Mōhou ake

You will be a highly experienced current or recently retired school Principal (within the last 12-24 months).

We are looking for deep first-hand knowledge of the principals’ role and their responsibilities and the ability to work well across the sector.

You will also:

• Have mana and status in the sector, someone who relates well to others and leads with integrity.
• Have proven successful capability in school management and strategic and instructional leadership
• Have the ability to coach and support leaders across the sector (primary, intermediate, and secondary.
• Have 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 provide services and support nationally, regionally, and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

Te Mahau │ Educational Services is the key interface between Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education and education providers. It is our role to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.

We give effect to government and Ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.

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

Applications are invited for the Nelson, Malborough, West Coast Regional Leadership Advisor role, by secondments of 12 or 24 months. Further information, a Leadership Advisor Expectations Document (in lieu of a job description), the Expression of Interest form, and application instructions, using the ‘apply' button.  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.

Please note – there is no need to provide a cover letter. Two only attachments are to be uploaded.
Attachment 1 – EOI Form with a letter of endorsement from your Board
Attachment 2 – CV

Applications are invited for the Hawkes Bay Tairāwhiti Regional Leadership Advisor role, by secondments. Further information, a Leadership Advisor Expectations Document (in lieu of a job description), the Expression of Interest form, and application instructions, please click the vacancy link below

For general enquiries about this Leadership Advisor role in the Nelson, Malborough, West Coast region: Daniel Wilson, Director. Daniel.Wilson@education.govt.nz

Applications close 5.00 pm- Monday, 16 November 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.