Leadership Advisor| Tumuaki Māori and / or Tumuaki leading dual curriculum kura

Ministry of Education| Te Mahau Northland

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 28 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 27 / 01 / 2027 (Secondment to the Leadership Advisory service)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Applicant's current / most recent terms of employment and remuneration will apply.

We’re looking for an experienced Tumuaki who understands the unique strengths and challenges of Tumuaki Māori and / or Tumuaki leading dual curriculum kura.

We need someone who is committed to walking alongside Tumuaki as they continue to enhance the schools reo Māori and cultural aspirations.

This leadership advisor role will support Tumuaki across Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau.

They will report to the Director of Education in your rohe, be part of a national team of leadership advisors and be supported by the Chief Advisor.

You will work closely with the regional leadership advisors and the wider Te Mahau team to develop innovative and effective ways to meet the unique, current and emerging needs of the Tumuaki in these contexts.

We are looking for an experienced Tumuaki with current / recent successful sector experience and strong connections within the network who can share their experience, provide advice, coaching and support to others in similar situations.

Applications are invited for this leadership advisor role, by secondments of 12or 24months. Start date is negotiable with the successful candidate from the 28January 2026.

For further information, a leadership advisor expectations document (in lieu of a job description), the expression of interest form, and application instructions, please click the vacancy link below.

How to apply

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