Principal Advisor

Principal Advisor – Ministry of Education New Zealand

Join us to apply for the Principal Advisor role at the Ministry of Education New Zealand. The position is permanent, full‑time, and Wellington‑based.

Date advertised : 23 November 2025

Location : Wellington, NZ

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We’re looking for a Principal Adviser to join our Planning, Outcomes and Impacts team within Curriculum Integration Services (CIS). In this role you will provide thought leadership and shape the frameworks, systems and processes that ensure Te Poutāhū’s curriculum products and services are effective, integrated and responsive to teachers, kaiako, tumuaki, ākonga and whānau.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of integrated strategies and work plans.
• Translate curriculum and assessment data into meaningful insights.
• Build and enhance systems, frameworks and feedback loops to monitor effectiveness.
• Provide strategic advice and insights to improve curriculum products and services.
• Foster innovation and best practice across Te Poutāhū and the wider Ministry.

Salary

Salary range : $119,171 – $144,560 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. Salary will reflect individual skills and experience.

About you | Mōhou ake

You are a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity and is passionate about making a real difference in education. In this role you will bring leadership, systems thinking and an ability to connect the dots across programmes.

Key Skills and Qualifications

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Poutāhū leads the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand, designing, developing and providing curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga and whānau that reflect identities, languages and cultures. Our strengths include te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content.

Application instructions

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume using the ‘apply’ button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, motivations, strengths, transferable skills and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

Applications close Midnight – Sunday, 7 December 2025.

Contact

For further information, please contact Ronnie Harvey, Senior Advisor at

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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