Governance Advisor

Help us to make a positive difference

At the Charter School Agency | Te Tari Kura Hourua, our mission is to lift student achievement, strengthen and diversify New Zealand’s education system. We do this so that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

Charter schools | kura hourua offer high quality education with diverse choices for students and families, greater flexibility for educators, and increased accountability.

With the child at the heart of what we do, we achieve better outcomes together.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

The Governance Advisor supports the Agency to fulfil its core role being the secretariat to the Authorisation Board, providing quality advice which enables them to approve sponsors, oversee the performance of charter schools and decide on interventions. You will support the effective and efficient operation of the organisation through delivering high quality governance practices.

You will coordinate information, provide quality assurance and support processes that will enable the Authorisation Board to deliver their statutory duties. You will help ensure effective flows and management of information (internally and externally) to support the Agency’s relationship with the Authorisation Board and Ministers, and to fulfil Parliamentary and Ministerial obligations such as responding to enquiries, OIAs and parliamentary questions.

Working alongside the Board Secretariat and Ministerials Lead, you will develop your experience of working with statutory Boards and senior leaders to enable your continued development.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

We’re looking for someone with sound judgement, integrity and strong governance capability to contribute to an efficient, well-run secretariat function supporting the Authorisation Board.

You will also offer:

• Knowledge of the machinery of government, and public sector governance and accountability arrangements
• Experience providing secretariat services and advice to committees, boards, or other similar groups
• Managing multiple pieces of work with varied and competing timeframes
• Experience in developing, maintaining and documenting systems and processes
• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion
• Analytical skills with the ability to make sound and respected decisions

About our Agency | Mātau rōpū ake

We are a departmental agency established to implement and operate the charter school model. We receive services and support from the Ministry of Education and are accountable to the Associate Minister of Education. We are the secretariat for the Authorisation Board, which approves sponsors for new and converting charter schools, oversees charter school performance, and decides on interventions with charter schools.

You can find more information at: www.charterschools.govt.nz/about-us.

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, please contact Sean Teddy at Sean.Teddy@charterschools.govt.nz

Applications close: Midnight Tuesday 14 April 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.