Senior Education Advisor, Early Learning

Senior Education Advisor, Early LearningJoin to apply for the Senior Education Advisor, Early Learning role at Ministry of Education New Zealand.Job title : Senior Education Advisor, Early LearningLocation : Taupo, Bay of Plenty, NZ (Taupo Office).

Contract : Fixed term, full-time (through to September

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Salary : $85,225-$103,071 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver.

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary reflecting individual skills and experience.Advertised : 9 Oct

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 23 October

We are also working to strengthen other areas, such as learning support interventions and the development of the education workforce.

Our role is to work with the education sector to implement these and other priorities – including through proactive, consistent supports and services from our regional teams.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional to join our team in the Bay of Plenty-Waiariki region.This is a fixed term, full-time role up to the end of September

It offers a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance in one of New Zealand's great outdoor adventure locations.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.What you will do | DutiesFor Early Learning, you will support the education sector to implement priorities by : communicating government priorities, strategies and statutory requirements and obligations;ensuring these are well understood and delivered on by providers; andidentifying, brokering, and providing implementation support.Other information : This is a fixed term, full-time role up to the end of September

You will offer : a qualification in early childhood education or a relevant disciplineknowledge and experience working with Te Wharikiexperience in building strong working relationships and influencing change to achieve outcomesstrong engagement and communication skills, including the ability to analyse complex issues and provide high quality, succinct and timely advice, both written and verbalthe confidence to work collaboratively across a diverse range of services and contextsan ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunitiesexperience in assessing information to make objective judgments against criteria and recommending courses of actionthe ability to work as part of an integrated team delivering services to the education sector, including working cooperatively with others to solve problems and complete tasksthe ability to understand and apply te reo Maori ona tikanga, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatangaan understanding of the relevance of identity, language and culture for Maori, Pacific people and students who require additional learning supportstrong networks and experience working with Maori medium and Pacific early learning servicesa full current driver licence as travel within the region will be requiredthe ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and ConductAbout our group and team | Matau ropu akeTe Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) provides leadership and integrated services to the education sector and others.

This includes services such as learning support, education advice and regulation functions for schools, kura and early learning services.

We also share practice with other Te Mahau and Ministry groups to support insights driven guidance, design and policy.

We work closely with the early learning and schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, expertise, and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.

We also 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.How to applyIf 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 more information, please contact Pennie Muldoon at

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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