Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Southland - Invercargill Based
  • Full time Permanent

Help shape the future of Education

He mea taral e matou te matauranga kia rangatlra ai, kia mana taurite ai ona huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

At Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga I Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to akonga and whanau.

We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and understanding the needs of those who receive our services.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahl by

• Taking practical action to give effect to Te liritl o Waltangi.
• Giving priority to regional and local voice.
• Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and Integrated services and support.
• Improving feedback loops and Information flows.

Our organisation Is made up of talented and committed people across 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group

Te Mahau I Te Tal Runga (South} is a frontline group. Our frontline groups will collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services, such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.

Mo tenei turanga | About this role

Key priorities of this role will include:

• lndepth experience and knowledge of Aotearoa NZ Primary/Secondary schooling Some within schooling leadership experience
• Working with Individual kura/schools and Communities of Leaming I Kahui Ako to strengthen student attendance, engagement and achievement
• Using detailed analysis of schools/kura performance and student achievement to Influence change and to maximise education outcomes for students
• Brokering support for schools/kura where potential Is identified - this may Include building capability and strengthening governance and management, regulatory compliance, curriculum, monitoring and assessment, student and whanau, family and community engagement

The location of this role within Te Mahau Otago Southland region will be based at our Invercargill office. The successful candidate will join a supportive and performance-driven team environment.

Please note there Is further Information In the attached Job Description.

Mohou Ake | About you

If you can evidence your experience across the following areas, we would like to hear from you:

• ln-depth practice knowledge about primary and secondary schooling successful outcomes for students
• An ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Some knowledge and understanding of Te Reo Maori ona tikanga.
• Experience working with Maori and Pacific communities and/or services.
• Have experience In assessing lnfonnatlon to make objective judgments against criteria and recommend courses of action.
• Have the ability to analyse complex Issues and provide clear and succinct written and oral reports.
• Have experience In dealing with complex relationships, including influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• lndepth professional knowledge and recent experience within a school/kura setting.
• A current full driver's licence is essential.

Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?

We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and Identities. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence In the education sector.

We provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported. So, if working from home and/or having a flexible start and finish to the day will help with this, we can usually make It happen. We'd love to hear what this might look like for you, so feel free to outline this in your Cover Letter.

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

• about you, your values, your whakapapa
• your Interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.

Please apply online via https://jobs.education.govt.nz/. Applications via email will not be considered.  

For further information, please contact Mary Geary at mary.geary@education.govt.nz or on 03 471 5208.

Applications close Midnight - 28 March 2023