Curriculum Advisor - Secondary Maori Medium

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

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 and kura in your region to implement curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes and sharing your expertise across the country.

This position has a focus on secondary school, to support the implementation of the new knowledge rich curriculum, with specific focus on phase 4 and 5.

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

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're seeking Curriculum Advisers with proven experience in leading whole-school curriculum and assessment and aromatawai change, along with subject expertise in the New Zealand Curriculum and / or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa to strengthen our national Curriculum Advisory Service.

As part of a dedicated regional team, your key responsibilities will include :

E ngakau-nui ana koe ki te tautoko i te akoranga me te mahi whakaako e puta ai he hua nui ma nga akonga katoa?

I roto i o mahi hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga ka noho koe ki te aroakapa o nga panonitanga matauranga, ka mahi pipiri ano ki nga kura i to rohe ki te whakatinana i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki me te tiri i to mohiotanga ki te motu katoa.

E arotahi ana tenei turanga ki te kura tuarua hei tautoko i te whakatinanatanga o te marautanga pupuru matauranga hou, me te aro nui ano ki nga tuarere 4 me 5.

He whanui tonu o mahi me to maramatanga mo te putaiao o te ako, me nga tikanga whakaako e hangai ana, waihoki nga ritenga aromatawai kua tuarua.

I a koe e mahi ana hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga, ka riro mau e tohutohu nga tira kaihautu, me nga kaiako mo te whakatinana i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki, me te aro ki te kura katoa.

E kimi ana matou i etahi Kaitohutohu Marautanga whai wheako tuturu mo te arataki i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki mo te kura katoa, me te tautohito hoki i ki te New Zealand Curriculum, ki Te Marautanga a-Mo ranei, hei whakapakari i to matou Ratonga Tohutohu Marautanga a-motu.

I a koe e mahi ana hei tangata i roto i tetahi tira a-rohe motuhake, ka kawea e koe enei haepapa :

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 Raro, Te Tai Whenua and Te Tai Runga 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.

Ko Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro, Te Tai Whenua me Te Tai Runga he ropu mahi i te aroakapa e hoa nei i nga awhina hautu me nga ratonga haumi ki te rangai me etahi atu.

Ka uru ki tenei ahuatanga nga ratonga penei i te tautoko akoranga me nga tohutohu matauranga, tae atu ki nga ritenga whakahaere mo te kohanga, mo te kura me nga ratonga akoranga kohungahunga.

He ropu aroakapa matou na reira ka whakawhanake, ka paihere hoki matou i nga hononga ki nga hapori i te taumata a-rohe, a-takiwa, tae atu ki nga hononga hohonu ki nga iwi me nga hapu.

Ka whakapakari haere ngatahi matou i nga hononga ki o tatou hapori matahuhua e tautoko nei i nga iwi Maori, Moana-nui-a-Kiwa hoki, nga akonga whai kaha, whai hiahia ako motuhake hoki, me era mai i nga horopaki uaua.

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, please contact Nicky Glasgow - Manager, Practice and Performance on

Applications close at midnight – Monday, 13 October 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.