Education Adviser Māori Engagement at NZ Ministry of Education, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Education Adviser, Māori Engagement

• Permanent full-time role
• Based in Whangārei - Te Tai Tokerau

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

The Education Adviser, Māori Engagement works to support the individual student pathway for Māori children and young people, particularly those who are disengaged from education. They ensure Māori children and young people, parents and whānau and iwi perspectives are considered and embedded in programmes of work, new initiatives, implementation and change, in order to deliver educational success.

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• 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

We are looking for a person who has:

• An understanding of Te reo Māori me ona tikanga with a level of fluency that enables you to communicate effectively when required at a level acceptable to the audience
• An understanding of factors influencing achievement and participation for Māori students with currency in curriculum delivery, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and experience in Māori medium
• Successful experience of working with Māori students and communities
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with student achievement data to determine needs and priorities
• An ability to develop strong working relationships both within and outside the Ministry to support and implement change initiatives
• An understanding of Ka Hikitia, and Tau Mai Te Reo, and how these documents impact on the work
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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.

Te Mahau │ Te Tai Raro is the key interface between Te Mahau | Ministry of Education and education providers. It is our role to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.

We give effect to government and ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.

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 Jody Barrell, Manager Education for more information at 027 245 9620 or Jody.Barrell@education.govt.nz.

Applications close Midnight Sunday 2 April 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.