Chief 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

Join a high-impact team shaping the future of school leadership.

As Chief Advisor, you’ll lead strategic thinking and provide expert advice on growing and sustaining a strong pipeline of school leaders. Your work will influence workforce strategy and investment, ensuring every ākonga benefits from exceptional leadership. If you're driven by complexity, foresight, and meaningful change—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This role works closely with the Leadership Advisory Service located across our regions.

Salary range: $139,346 - $169,396 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 Chief Advisor

About you | Mōhou ake

You’re a professional likely with school leadership knowledge and expertise.  You’re comfortable working across disciplines—whether that’s operational policy, strategy or implementation — and know how to bring people together to shape solutions that work.

You’ll bring: 

• A clear, structured approach to your work, with a focus on producing outputs that are practical and useable
• A track record of analysis, research, advice, and problem solving
• Experience working collaboratively with people
• A commitment to equity and to increasing your confidence in te ao Māori, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti-based practice
• An understanding of how education or public service delivery works—or the ability to quickly build understanding in a new context.
• An understanding of the education workforce and workforce development.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Our Group (Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga) develops and implements strategies for the education workforce and its leaders, focusing on specialist services, employment relations, pay equity, and more, so that we have the education workforce with the right supports, in the right places at the right time. 

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 and a confidential conversation, please contact Jolanda Meijer at jolanda.meijer@education.govt,nz

Applications close Midnight Wednesday 30 July 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.