Lead Advisor, Literacy & Numeracy

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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

• Fixed term or secondment opportunity available till June 2026
• Wellington-based

As a Lead Advisor, Numeracy and Literacy with a strong focus on Maths/Pāngarau, you will provide tailored expertise and advice to support specific work programmes in relations to the design of frameworks, models and tools to improve outcomes for our ākonga.

Playing a pivotal role in stakeholder engagement, you will work across the group to embed a holistic and strategic approach to service delivery, aligning people and processes and making meaningful change.

You will work closely with our senior leadership team and wider group to provide credible advice insights and guidance on a range of initiatives, to help translate these into practice and influence across a changing landscape. This expertise and tailored advice will ensure exceptional and consistent levels across our delivery of service for our ākonga.

The role requires the following focus and capabilities:

• Conceptual thinker who can translate, guide and develop practice frameworks and standards.
• Confidence to mentor, coach and build capability across the team.
• High attention to detail a natural ability to quickly adapt information into concise, accurate and easy to understand form.
• A pragmatic and solutions focused approach to providing sound credible advice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the following area; Learning and Design, Mathematics/ Pāngarau curriculum, accelerated learning practices and associated challenges, risk and impacts.
• Critical thinking with the ability to draw on various sources to help stakeholders make informed decisions.
• An ability to work flexibly across the work area and an ever-changing environment.
• Proven experience in creating quality frameworks and driving performance across multiple channels.
• Sound understanding of the machinery of government and public sector delivery.

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

You will be a strategic thinker - able to deliver operationally with strong decision-making skills and the motivation to handle multiple deliverables at one time. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about improvements in our Maths Curriculum practice to deliver real and sustainable outcomes for all ākonga

The following attributes are desirable:

• A strong level of Industry knowledge which will allow for actionable insights advice and analysis.
• Experience overseeing development and design of Math’s Curriculum modules/assessment for resources.
• Ability to drive performance across multiple channels including the review implementation and assessment of policy and procedures.
• Experience in being results focused, deliver under pressure and maintain focus on the big picture.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

You will be strongly supported in an environment that values continuous improvement and fosters a culture of encouraging “big picture” thinking to help our people connect and strive towards excellence.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The purpose of Te Poutāhū is to lead the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

We design, develop and provide curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflect their identities, languages and cultures. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all ākonga.

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 Heena Ravji, Senior Advisor at heena.ravji@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Monday, 14th 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.