Senior Advisor, Outcomes and Impacts

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

As a Senior Advisor you will play a pivotal role in the development, delivery and continuous improvement of curriculum data management practices and the resulting impacts on products and services.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with team members and stakeholders to provide curriculum expertise and utilise feedback to make recommendations for ongoing business cases and pieces of work.

Being comfortable using data and analysis you will work closely with our stakeholders to provide value add, fit for purpose advice and guidance.

Key requirements of this role include:

• A level of capability to confidently work in all aspects of the curriculum framework and provide robust recommendations into curriculum, teaching and learning resources.
• Experience to support curriculum changes, identifying practices that are impactful for students and external stakeholders.
• Ability to research, gather and provide insight to help both the decision-making process and input into business cases and Ministerial correspondence.
• Be able to engage and build credible relationships quickly, and positively.
• Have highly developed verbal and written communication.
• Be a conceptual thinker who can help translate our aspirations into quantifiable actions.
• Be results focused, able to deliver under pressure and maintain focus on the big picture
• Hold accountability for owning and driving your own workload and delivering to a high standard

Salary range: $84,425 - $102,271 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. 

About you | Mōhou ake

You will bring a collaborative style to your work with the confidence to manage relationships at all levels. You will have the ability to navigate complex issues with ease, demonstrated experience to work at pace and deliver smart solutions to critical requests. You will have strong analytical skills which are well utilised to problem solve and help with sound decision making and innovative ways of thinking!

You will also offer:

• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the education sector.
• Proven ability to collaborate and take the lead in supporting and developing relationships.
• Confidence to apply your expertise to ensure that deadlines and timeframes are met in a credible and timely manner.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

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.

We support the people who are closest to, and directly serve, ākonga and whānau. We do this through Te Mahau where we connect with the sector, working collaboratively to identify priorities and design local solution.

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 at heena.ravji@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Sunday, 08 June 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.