Curriculum Advisor - Secondary

Date advertised : 17 Nov 2025

Job Type : Permanent

Location : North Shore City, NZ

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

• Permanent, Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting high-quality teaching and learning that makes a real difference for all ākonga? As a Curriculum Advisor you’ll be at the forefront of educational change, working directly with schools and kura in your region to implement curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes and sharing your expertise across the country.

This position has a focus on secondary school, to support the implementation of the new knowledge rich curriculum, with specific focus on phase 4 and 5. You will have a strong background and understanding of the science of learning and relevant pedagogies and secondary assessment and aromatawai practices.

As a Curriculum Advisor, you will provide advice to leadership teams, teachers and kaiako on implementing curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes taking a whole school approach. We’re seeking Curriculum Advisers with proven experience in leading whole-school curriculum and assessment and aromatawai change, along with subject expertise in the New Zealand Curriculum and / or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa to strengthen our national Curriculum Advisory Service.

As part of a dedicated regional team, your key responsibilities will include :

Salary range : $100,296 - $121,490 per annum + 3% 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

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies :

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro, Te Tai Whenua and Te Tai Runga are frontline groups that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice, and regulation functions for kōhanga, schools, kura and early learning services.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and / or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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 (please do not email your application). 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 Cindy Mercado - Manager, Practice and Performance at

Applications close at midnight – Friday, 5 December 2025

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.

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