Senior Education Advisor, Schooling

Overview

Date advertised : 8 Oct 2025

Job Type : Fixed Term

Location : Paraparaumu, NZ

• Senior Education Advisor (Schooling)
• Fixed term, full-time role until 19 December 2025
• Based from the Paraparaumu office, on the Kapiti Coast

You will work within your team’s local area with flexibility to work across the Greater Wellington region as the business needs requires. You will join a supportive trans-disciplinary team where whanaungatanga and working responsively is valued.

There is a lot going on in the education system to improve attendance and achievement through a knowledge-rich curriculum grounded in the science of learning. We are also working to strengthen other areas, such as learning support interventions and the development of the education workforce. Our role is to work with the education sector to implement these and other priorities – including through proactive, consistent supports and services from our regional teams.

The Senior Education Advisor (Schooling) role is part of our Education Advisory service that supports the education sector to implement education priorities through :

Salary range : $84,425 - $102,271 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

Please note : Applications from affected kaimahi employees will be given priority consideration.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you

We are looking for someone who has experience in and knowledge of the schooling sector and associated legislation.

You will offer :

About our group and team

Te Mahau | Te Tai Runga provides leadership and integrated services to the education sector and others. This includes learning support; education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services; and advice and support with curriculum. We also share practice and learnings collaboratively with other Te Mahau and Ministry groups to support insights driven guidance, design, and policy. We work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, expertise, and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.

Are you ready to make a difference?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we would like to know about you, your values, or anything else you would like to share. We are keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Mandy Bird, Manager, Integrated Services at or

Applications close Midnight – Wednesday 15 October 2025

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