Regional Leadership Advisor - Tamaki Herenga Waka | South And South West

Overview

Date advertised : 25 Aug 2025Job Type : Fixed TermLocation : Manukau, NZ

Help shape the future of EducationWe 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 akonga in our education system.

About this role | Mo tenei turanga

Regional Leadership Advisor

Commencing 28 January 2026

Fixed-term, full-time role

Tamaki Herenga Waka | South and Southwest

There is one vacancy for Regional Leadership Advisor based in and serving the Tamaki Herenga Waka | South and Southwest region.

These are 1–2 year secondment positions and will commence on 28 January 2026.

Leadership Advisor roles are opportunities for experienced school principals (current or recent) to support and coach other principals to address challenges they are facing as school leaders and the implementation of education priorities.

Leadership advisor support is provided face to face and remotely, one to one, in clusters or via larger groups, seminars, or wananga.

The regional Leadership Advisor roles require Principals with successful and rich experience in the primary and / or secondary sectors with the ability to work across a wide range of schools.

Leadership Advisors report to a Director of Education and are part of the Te Mahau leadership team, working alongside an integrated team to support schools and school leaders.

You will also be supported nationally by a chief advisor and by the network of leadership advisors across New Zealand.

You will be based regionally and work collaboratively with principals / tumuaki individually or within Kahui Ako and other existing cluster networks, providing localised support for school leaders.

Your role includes facilitating collaboration across principals / tumuaki, enabling them to share their expertise across the schooling network regionally and nationally and focus on transformational change.

You will use your knowledge, expertise and experience to provide support and advice, addressing issues where and when they arise as a highly trusted educational professional.

Your focus will be on improving leadership capability in schools and kura.

You will work closely with regional colleagues and play a key role in facilitating the sharing of good practice across the system, supporting collaborative networks such as clusters of schools and Kahui Ako, and supporting innovative approaches to curriculum design and teaching and learning.

For more details about the role, you can view and download the Regional Leadership Advisor Expectations Document.

You can view and download the Expression of Interest (EOI) form here.

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

About you | Mohou ake

You will be a highly experienced current or recently retired school Principal (within the last 12 months).

We are looking for deep first-hand knowledge of the principals' role and the ability to work well across the sector.

We are looking for Principals with experience in both the primary and secondary sectors and the ability to work across both.

You will also :

Have mana and status in the sector, someone who relates well to others and leads with integrity.

Have proven successful capability in school management and strategic and instructional leadership.

Have the ability to coach and support leaders across the sector (primary, intermediate, and secondary).

Have the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Matau ropu ake

At Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga, we provide services and support nationally, regionally, and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to akonga and whanau.

Te Mahau ¦ Te Tai Raro is the key interface between Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga | Ministry of Education and education providers.

It is our role to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.

We give effect to government and Ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.

Are you ready to make a difference?

| Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your completed Expression of Interest (EOI) and CV by using the 'apply' button.

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.

Please note – there is no need to provide a cover letter.

Only two attachments are to be uploaded.

Attachment 1 – EOI Form with a letter of endorsement from your Board

Attachment 2 – Resume

For further information, please contact Deidre Alderson, Director of Education for Tamaki Makaurau – South and South West –

Applications close 5.00 pm, Monday, 15 September 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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