Advisor at Ministry of Education, Wellington

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

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

This is a fixed term backfill opportunity until December 2026.

We are seeking an Advisor to join our Business Performance team within Business Management at Te Mahau | Education Services.

In this role, you will be part of a small, agile, and responsive team, playing a key role in supporting the coordination of our group’s contributions to business planning, budgeting, and accountability reporting. We work closely with our leadership team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to help drive operational improvements and strengthen organisational performance. 

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative environment, where your expertise will support effective decision-making and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Salary range: $74,815  - $90,347 per annum plus KiwiSaver. 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

As an Advisor in the Business Performance team, you will bring your coordination skills, ability to build strong trusting relationships and experience working collaboratively to help deliver and drive the performance of Te Mahau | Education Services. 

By bringing people, information, and processes together, you will play a central role in ensuring planning, budgeting, and reporting processes are aligned, timely, and effective.

You will also bring with you:

• Your ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to ensure relevant stakeholders are kept informed on progress in responding to relevant issues, seeking their contributions and validation of information as appropriate.
• Proven coordination, organisation and time management skills and an ability to manage a range of tasks and projects.
• A positive attitude and appetite to learn and develop your skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of competing demands to obtain relevant information from stakeholders and provide information and assistance for the Hautū as required.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Education Services connects people, knowledge, services, and regulatory processes to help shape an inclusive education system. Our group provides nationally consistent service design, practice guidance and systems to support the integrated teams led by Directors of Education providing flexible and responsive services. We deliver national resourcing functions, including inclusive learning support.

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 Shisca Russell, Manager Business Performance at Shisca.Russell@education.govt.nz  

Applications close: Midnight, Thursday 11th June 2026.

Note: We will review applications and interview suitable applicants as applications are recieved.

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.