Lead 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

• Full time, fixed term or secondment opportunity as Lead Advisor, Professional Development until December 2028
• Based in Wellington.

The Lead Advisor, Professional Development will play a key role in this work by leading substantial and complex initiatives that support kaiako, teachers and leaders to grow their capabilities and understand and prepare for changes in curriculum, assessment and aromatawai.

In this role you will:

• Lead collaborative working relationships within Te Poutāhū across the Ministry and key stakeholders to design and develop initiatives, products and services that will ensure quality outcomes are achieved.
• Design Te Tiriti honouring approaches and methodologies to how we partner with whanau, hapu, iwi and Māori organisations and design our professional learning supports.
• Lead projects and initiatives through to implementation and support the rollout to ensure new initiatives, services and investments are transitioned effectively into the sector.
• Build trust and work collaboratively when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including contracted providers, to support decision making and sustain improvement and change.

Salary range: $100,296- $121,490 per annum + 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. 

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:

• Demonstrated experience bringing people together and leading, coaching and mentoring others to achieve outcomes.  
• Experience in a complex organisation.
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Knowledge of the education sector. 
• Understanding of The New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and Te Whāriki and approaches to curriculum, assessment development and design. 
• Ability to identify risks and effective mitigation. 
• Ability to influence and persuade others to achieve desired results. 
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

If you're a technical analyst looking for you next role to contribute to the analysis of business needs, system behaviour and data trends, we want to hear from you!

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The Curriculum Centre Group provides expertise and partnership for the New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and Te Whāriki.

The Group leads the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

The Group designs, develops and provides curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflect their identities, languages and cultures, bringing 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 Shaun , Manager, Professional Development and Services at Shaun.Hawthorne@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight –Friday , 1 May 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.