Curriculum 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

• Secondary school curriculum focused
• Permanent Full-Time
• Whangarei Office

The Curriculum Advisor will be based in the regions and is responsible for supporting schools to develop high-quality teaching and learning programmes with a specific focus on Secondary Education.

As a Curriculum Advisor, you will support teaching professionals to understand the new curriculum and NCEA design and support materials and how they are best implemented into specific teaching and learning contexts, thereby helping their learner develop the competencies they need for study, work, and life-ling learning. The work is grounded in an understanding of the Science of Learning and evidenced based practice, as well as principles of inclusive and accessible learning design that embraces and reflects diverse languages, culture and identity of all learners.

You will be part of a regional team working closely with schools, kura and early learning services to:

• Provide support on the development of teaching and learning programs, including assessment practices, to support the implementation of government curriculum priorities to improve learning outcomes for all students.
• Identify and deliver high-quality curriculum to meet the diverse educational needs of all students, with a specific focus on equitable achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Support early learning services, kura and schools to work alongside whānau, hapū and iwi to reflect the aspirations of their tamariki in teaching and learning programmes
• Build collaborative networks within communities and actively share good practices.

Salary range: $99,496 - $120,690 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

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

• Skills in leading and motivating others, and the ability to challenge, facilitate, and coach kaiako and teachers to build capability, and where necessary, implement change.
• Strong, proven curriculum design expertise and a deep working knowledge and recent practical experience in schools is essential.  Secondary knowledge and experience would be an added advantage. Please state your area of expertise in your application.
• Extensive knowledge and recent experience in teaching and learning, leadership, and curriculum and assessment theory and practice, with an ability to support professional change in education settings.
• Experience with te ao Māori and understanding of Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori.
• An understanding of design thinking as it relates to designing inclusive and accessible learning.
• A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of education contexts at a practical level.
• Strong diplomacy, interpersonal and facilitation skills, with an ability to adapt to different interaction styles and contexts.

• A full current driver's licence as travel will be required.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

This is a unique opportunity to provide frontline support in early learning settings, schools, kura and be part of transformation and change in Aotearoa | New Zealand’s education system. 

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice, and regulation functions for kōhanga, schools, kura and early learning services.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and/or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds

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 Brendan Walker, Manager Practice and Performance at Brendan.Walker@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Thursday 18 September 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.