Leadership Advisor| Tumuaki Maori & Tumuaki Leading Dual Curriculum Kura

Date advertised : 29 Oct

Job Type : Fixed Term

Location : Auckland, NZ

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 akonga in our education system.

About this role | Mo tenei turanga

Leadership Advisor| Tumuaki Maori and Tumuaki leading dual curriculum kura

Start date is negotiable, from 28 January

Fixed-term, full-time role

Northland and Auckland

There is a vacancy for a Leadership Advisor| Tumuaki Maori and Tumuaki leading dual curriculum kura based in and serving the Northland and Auckland regions.

This is a 1–2 year secondment position and will commence on the 28th of January

In addition to the two regional roles, the expanded Leadership Advisory service is looking to fill a range of special focus roles.

These roles will provide more nuanced support to specific parts of the principal sector in the region and beyond.

These Leadership Advisors will provide dedicated and responsive support to specific parts of the principal / school sector across broader geographic areas.

We are looking for experienced principals with successful sector experience and strong connections within the network to share your experience, provide advice, coaching and support to others in similar situations.

The Tumuaki Maori in i Kura Auraki Leadership Advisor (Northland and Auckland) will work with Te Mahau and the sector to develop innovative and effective ways to meet the unique, current and emerging needs of the principals within this sector.

They will also form effective relationships with Te Mahau across the regions they serve, will work closely with the other special focus advisor in their sector, national sector groups and collaboratively with leadership advisors across New Zealand.

You will report to the Director of Education in your rohe and be supported nationally by the Chief Advisor.

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, to shape innovative approaches to curriculum design and teaching and learning.

For more details about the role, you can view and download the Special Focus Tumuaki Maori 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 principal's role and their responsibilities and the ability to work well across the sector.

You will have had experience supporting Maori tumuaki in kura aoraki.

Experience in rumaki reo rua is desirable, but not essential.

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 Runga 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.

Applications are invited for the tumuaki Maori in kura auraki school leadership advisor role, by secondments of 12 or 24 months.

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

Two only attachments are to be uploaded.

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

Attachment 2 - Resume

For general enquiries about this Special Focus Leadership Advisor role contact Tanya Harvey, Director of Education for Tamaki Makaurau – North and West –

Applications close 5.00 pm, Monday 17 November

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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