Senior Advisor, Te Ranga Taunaki

Date advertised : 14 Oct 2025

Job Type : Permanent

Location : Wellington, 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 students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

• Champion Māori led solutions that uplift whānau and ākonga Māori.
• Play a key role in kaupapa Māori service design.
• Join a collaborative team committed to making a real difference.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of a kaupapa that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and empowers iwi and Māori to lead their own education solutions. As a Senior Adviser in Te Ranga Taunaki, you’ll bring your mātauranga Māori, design expertise, and deep commitment to equity to co-create services that reflect the aspirations of our people.

You’ll work alongside a passionate, supportive team within Te Pae Aronui – a group of like-minded individuals who share your drive to uplift Māori learners and whānau. Together, you’ll support Māori-led initiatives, build frameworks for authentic Tiriti-based partnerships, and help shape a system that truly serves ākonga Māori.

This role is ideal for someone who is grounded in te ao Māori, thrives in collaborative spaces, and is ready to make a lasting impact for ākonga Māori.

Salary range : $85,225 - $103,071 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About you | Mōhou ake

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Ranga Taunaki sits within Te Pae Aronui. You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team of passionate people who share your commitment to making a difference for whānau and ākonga Māori.

We are a group dedicated to designing education solutions that give effect to Te Tiriti from the outset. We work with iwi and Māori to co-create and lead their own pathways, using kaupapa Māori methodologies to shape the future of education in Aotearoa.

We’re a tight-knit, values-driven team that supports each other, celebrates diverse perspectives, and works together to create meaningful change.

Kei raro a Te Ranga Taunaki i a Te Pae Aronui. Ka hono atu koe ki tētahi tīma tautoko, mahi tahi, e ngākau nui ana ki te whai pānga mō ngā whānau me ngā ākonga Māori.

He rōpū mātou e aro ana ki te hoahoa rongoā mātauranga e whakatinana ana i Te Tiriti mai i te tīmatanga. Ka mahi ngātahi mātou me ngā iwi me ngā rōpū Māori ki te waihanga, ki te ārahi hoki i ā rātou ake huarahi mātauranga, mā ngā tikanga kaupapa Māori e ārahi ana i te mahi hoahoa.

He tīma piri tata mātou, e ū ana ki ngā uara, e tautoko ana i a mātou anō, e whakanui ana i ngā tirohanga kanorau, ā, e mahi tahi ana kia puta he panonitanga whai tikanga.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If you’re ready to be part of something bigger than yourself – a movement that transforms education for our tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau – we want to hear from you.

Please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply’ button. 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 Tina Leach, Manager- Te Ranga Taunaki at

Applications close 11.59pm – Sunday 2 November 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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