Senior 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

• Secondment or fixed term opportunity until March 2026
• Wellington-based

We are looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Business Performance team within the Office of the Hautū, Te Pae Aronui.  You will work as part of a small, agile and responsive team that leads our contribution to business planning, budgeting, accountability reporting and who supports our leadership team to drive operational improvements though quality advice and guidance.

You will need have the interpersonal skills to relate well with all kinds of people, enjoy working at pace and managing a variety of tasks and projects.

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

As a Senior Advisor you will bring your knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to improving the business performance of Te Pae Aronui.

You will also bring with you:

• Your ability to build strong, sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to ensure relevant stakeholders are kept informed on progress in responding to relevant issues, seeking their contributions and validation of information as appropriate.
• Proven organisation and time management skills and an ability to manage a range of tasks and projects.
• Ability to use a broad range of data and information to support collaborative decision making. To guide and influence others in a supportive manner to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of competing demands to obtain relevant information from stakeholders and provide information and assistance for the Hautū as required.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Te Pae Aronui | Operations & Integration - Te Pae Aronui connects people, knowledge, services, and regulatory processes to help shape an inclusive education system. Te Pae Aronui was established within Te Mahau to help drive a focus on equity throughout Te Tāhuhu by connecting across the Ministry and providing expert support and services into the regions. Our group provides nationally consistent service design, practice guidance and systems to support the integrated teams led by Directors of Education providing flexible and responsive services. We deliver national resourcing functions, including inclusive learning support.

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 Shisca Russell, Manager Business Performance at Shisca.russell@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Sunday, 3 August 2025

We encourage early applications as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

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.