Senior Advisor, Te Ranga Taunaki

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

• Champion Māori led solutions that uplift whānau and ākonga Māori.
• Play a key role in kaupapa Māori service design.
• Join a collaborative team committed to making a real difference.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of a kaupapa that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and empowers iwi and Māori to lead their own education solutions. As a Senior Adviser in Te Ranga Taunaki, you’ll bring your mātauranga Māori, design expertise, and deep commitment to equity to co-create services that reflect the aspirations of our people.

You’ll work alongside a passionate, supportive team within Te Pae Aronui – a group of like-minded individuals who share your drive to uplift Māori learners and whānau. Together, you’ll support Māori-led initiatives, build frameworks for authentic Tiriti-based partnerships, and help shape a system that truly serves ākonga Māori.

This role is ideal for someone who is grounded in te ao Māori, thrives in collaborative spaces, and is ready to make a lasting impact for ākonga Māori.

He nui ake tēnei i te mahi noa iho – he whai wāhi ki tētahi kaupapa nui e whakamana ana i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, e āhei ana ki te tautoko i ngā iwi me ngā rōpū Māori kia ārahi i ā rātou ake rongoā mātauranga. Kawea mai e koe tō mātauranga Māori, ō pūkenga hoahoa, me tō ū ki te mana taurite hei waihanga ratonga e hāngai ana ki ngā wawata o tō tātou iwi Māori.

Ka mahi ngātahi koe me tētahi tīma tautoko, ngākau nui hoki i roto i Te Pae Aronui – he rōpū o te hunga e pērā ana te ngākau, e whai ana i te huarahi kotahi hei hiki i te mana o ngā ākonga Māori me ō rātou whānau. Ka tautoko i ngā kaupapa ārahi-a-iwi, ka waihanga i ngā tūāpapa mō ngā hononga Tiriti tūturu, ā, ka āwhina ki te hanga i tētahi pūnaha mātauranga e tino hāpai ana i ngā ākonga Māori.

He tūranga tēnei mō te tangata e ū ana ki te ao Māori, e pai ana ki te mahi tahi, ā, kua rite ki te tuku i tōna kaha hei whakaaweawe i te ao

Salary range: $85,225 - $103,071 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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Speaks and writes confidently in te reo Māori, and can engage naturally in Māori environments
• Understands kaupapa Māori design and knows how to create services that reflect Māori values and ways of being
• Builds strong, trusting relationships and brings people together to work towards shared goals
• Knows what Te Tiriti o Waitangi means in practice, and is committed to making it real in the education system
• Has experience working in education, or understands how the system works and where it can improve
• Is comfortable working in projects and change environments, and can help guide others through new ways of doing things
• Communicates well with iwi, Māori organisations and other stakeholders, and knows how to listen, influence and collaborate
• Has a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, and is ready to bring their skills to a kaupapa that matters
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Ranga Taunaki sits within Te Pae Aronui. You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team of passionate people who share your commitment to making a difference for whānau and ākonga Māori.

We are a group dedicated to designing education solutions that give effect to Te Tiriti from the outset. We work with iwi and Māori to co-create and lead their own pathways, using kaupapa Māori methodologies to shape the future of education in Aotearoa.

We’re a tight-knit, values-driven team that supports each other, celebrates diverse perspectives, and works together to create meaningful change.

Kei raro a Te Ranga Taunaki i a Te Pae Aronui. Ka hono atu koe ki tētahi tīma tautoko, mahi tahi, e ngākau nui ana ki te whai pānga mō ngā whānau me ngā ākonga Māori.

He rōpū mātou e aro ana ki te hoahoa rongoā mātauranga e whakatinana ana i Te Tiriti mai i te tīmatanga. Ka mahi ngātahi mātou me ngā iwi me ngā rōpū Māori ki te waihanga, ki te ārahi hoki i ā rātou ake huarahi mātauranga, mā ngā tikanga kaupapa Māori e ārahi ana i te mahi hoahoa.

He tīma piri tata mātou, e ū ana ki ngā uara, e tautoko ana i a mātou anō, e whakanui ana i ngā tirohanga kanorau, ā, e mahi tahi ana kia puta he panonitanga whai tikanga.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If you’re ready to be part of something bigger than yourself – a movement that transforms education for our tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau – we want to hear from 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 Tina Leach, Manager- Te Ranga Taunaki
at tina.leach@education.govt.nz

Applications close 11.59pm – Sunday 2 November 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.