Director of Education, Central and East Auckland at NZ Ministry of Education, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

                Director of Education, Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro

• Permanent role based in a local Te Mahau office -  Central and East, Tāmaki Makaurau
• Make a difference in Aotearoa New Zealand's education system
• You will be joining a passionate and supportive team

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

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 ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga - Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our service by doing the following:

• Taking practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Giving priority to regional and local voice.
• Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support
• Improving feedback loops and information flows

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

The Director of Education leads the delivery of Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga services across a region by coordinating and facilitating organisational and sector efforts to create an education system that raises achievement for all New Zealanders.

They are directly accountable for the performance of the area to deliver responsive solutions in order to realise the local education priorities and goals.

Mōhou ake | About you

Your extensive experience as a senior leader within a large, complex organisation, preferably in service delivery will be crucial to your success within this role. 

 You will also offer the following:

• A proven track record in change leadership and successful implementation and management of multiple and diverse programmes and services
• Understanding of the levers and challenges of educational achievement
• Proven track-record in delivering equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific and/or people with learning support needs
• Highly developed engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work in a broad range of cultural settings, including tikanga Māori
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga

 Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

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

We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

You are also welcome to reach out to Anatasia Gryson, Project Consultant, JacksonStone & Partners, for more information at +64 4 550 8005  or anastasia.gyson@jacksonstone.co.nz

JacksonStone & Partners are running the recruitment process for this position.

Applications close Midnight - Sunday 5 February 2023

 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.