Lead Advisor, Science, Technology and Maths

Lead Advisor, Science, Technology and Maths

Help shape the future of Education

Excellent outcomes

About this role

This is a Wellington based role so the successful candidate will be required to be in the office as agreed with their manager.

Date advertised : 17 Nov 2025

Job Type : Permanent

Location : Wellington, NZ

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.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual thinker who can translate, guide and develop frameworks and standards to support our Maths curriculum design with excellent resources and services to support teaching and learning.
• Work closely across teams to develop researched and evidence-based initiatives providing innovative solutions to current practices.
• A strong understanding of The New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and Te Whāriki challenges, risk and impacts.
• Critical thinking with the ability to draw on various sources to help our senior leadership make informed decisions.
• Work closely with the curriculum design team to make recommendations and provide insight into the design strategy to ensure our resources are aligned to meet current and changing demands.
• An ability to lead development and research activity, manage change initiatives, support programme implementation, and ensure quality outcomes for all learners.
• Confidence to mentor, coach and build capability across the organisation.
• Aptitude to work flexibly across the work area and an ever-changing environment.
• Commitment to keeping up with changing educational landscapes as well as your own professional development so we are aligned with the Maths learning area and ākonga needs.

Qualifications

About our group and team

The purpose of Te Poutāhū is to lead the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.

We design, develop and provide curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflect their identities, languages and cultures. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all ākonga.

How to apply

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 Heena Ravji at

Applications close Midnight – Sunday 30 November 2025.

EEO statement

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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