Curriculum Advisor

NZ Ministry of Education – Rotorua, North Island

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 ākonga in our education system.

Curriculum Advisors are based in the regions and provide frontline support to early learning settings, schools and kura.

As a Curriculum Advisor, you will provide advice to teachers and kaiako on the development of high-quality teaching and learning programmes.

You will be part of a regional team working closely with schools, kura, early learning services and kōhanga reo to :

• Provide support on the development of teaching and learning programs, including assessment practices, to support the implementation of government curriculum priorities to improve learning outcomes for all students.
• Identify and deliver high-quality curriculum to meet the diverse educational needs of all students, with a specific focus on equitable achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Support early learning services, kura and schools to work alongside whānau, hapū and iwi to reflect the aspirations of their tamariki in teaching and learning programmes.
• Build collaborative networks within communities and actively share local practices.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Taupō Office offering a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity working in one of New Zealand's great outdoor adventure locations. (See the following link for more information on Taupō as a destination :

Applicants who live in the surrounding South Waikato, Rotorua or wider Bay of Plenty areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.

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 Job Description here

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies :

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group 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 kōhanga, 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 hapū.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and / or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

If this opportunity interests 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.

If you need any further information, please contact Pennie Muldoon at and / or email

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 24 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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