Curriculum Advisor

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 | Mo tenei turanga

• Permanent, Full-time
• Based in Palmerston North or Whanganui, working across the region.

Are you passionate about supporting high-quality teaching and learning that makes a real difference for all akonga?

As a Curriculum Advisor you'll be at the forefront of educational change, working directly with schools, kura and early learning services in your region to implement curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes with a specific focus on schools catering for students in Years 0 -10.

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 are seeking Curriculum Advisers with proven experience in leading whole school curriculum and, enacting and embedding change, along with expertise in one or more of the national curricula.

You will have a strong background and understanding of the science of learning and relevant pedagogies and assessment and aromatawai practices.

You will be part of a regional team using the Curriculum Advisory Service to :

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 | Mohou ake

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

Evidenced of improved outcomes for diverse communities is an advantage.

Please state your area of pedagogical expertise in your application.

Skilled in leading, motivating, and coaching kaiako, teachers and leaders to build capability and implement change

About our group and team | Matau ropu ake

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua 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 kohanga, 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 hapu.

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

Are you ready to make a difference?

| Kua rite koe mo tenei 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, contact Melanie Hagan,

Applications close at midnight – 5th December

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.