Senior Adviser, Early Learning Network at NZ Ministry of Education, Flexible location

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, Full-time
• Flexible location

 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.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

This role is part of a newly established function which will help ensure diverse and sustainable early learning provision that meets the needs of communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Senior Adviser will support the Principal Advisor in the delivery of core Network Management activities. This will include providing support to regional staff with network management responsibilities and reviewing advice to the Minister to support consistency of advice across the motu. They will also provide advice to the Manager of Early Learning Network.

For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description

Salary range: $77,966 - $95,292 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent level of practical experience
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the work of the Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education and the partnership values that flow from Te Tiriti
• Experience in a complex organisation
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Experience working with complex issues and concepts
• Experience providing high quality advice and time advice, written and verbal

You will also demonstrate:

• A track record of bringing people together and leading, coaching and mentoring others to achieve outcomes. 
• Experience and skills in using MS suite including excel and/ or other data management tools.
• A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Delivers results by taking ownership, and being proactive and pragmatic
• Takes continuous improvement approach, willing to adopt new ideas and constructively challenge existing data, information, systems and processes
• The ability to speak te reo Māori, and competence in working with Māori whānau, hapū, iwi and/or Pacific communities is highly valued.

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 undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

Te Pae Aronui was established within Te Mahau to provide the education sector with support and services that are more locally responsive, more accessible, and integrated. 

It is the place where everything Te Tāhuhu does for ākonga can come together. We gather insights, regulate, have service design and delivery functions, understand ākonga, whānau, communities and businesses - and use that to shape and influence the direction of education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As part of Te Mahau, we work with whānau, hāpu, iwi, early learning services and schools / kura, to support ākonga and kaiako to create interactions in the magic space where learning happens. 

We have a critical role to support a proactive and future-focused Te Tāhuhu that delivers on equity and excellence for all ākonga. By 2025, we aspire to transform Te Pae Aronui so that: people are thriving, connections are strong, the system is sound and we are producing equitable outcomes for ākonga and whānau.   

Tātai Pou 

is the ao Māori cultural competency framework for all staff across Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga. It is designed to support our people and organisation to give effect to the articles of te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work, and enables us to deliver our partnership approach so that Māori enjoy and achieve educational success.

• Pou Hono: Valuing Māori
• Pou Mana: Knowledge of Māori context
• Pou Kipa: Achieving equitable education outcomes for Māori
• Pou Aroā: Critical consciousness of racial equity for Māori

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 Alison Grennan for more information at tepaearonui.recruitment@education.govt.nz.

Applications close Midnight - Monday 27 March 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.