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Senior Education Adviser, Early Learning Date advertised: 10 Nov 2024
Job Type: Permanent
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.
We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Senior Education Adviser , Early Learning at our Maungawhau | Mt Eden Office.
The Senior Education Adviser , Early Learning works with early learning services across the region to implement the regulatory framework for Early Learning and provide advice and guidance to the early learning sector to ensure quality provision.
They support the implementation of services, projects and initiatives, and they develop and implement projects to increase early childhood education participation by children from target populations (e.g. Maori, Pasifika and low social-economic communities) in areas where participation is low.
The Senior Education Adviser , Early Learning also does the following:
Share specialist knowledge across the organisation and with stakeholders, working with others to inform operational level decision making.
Follow Ministry processes to assess regulatory framework when licensing new services and change of management, conduct licensing assessments as a part of complaint or incident investigation, to identify any non-compliance, and gather evidence and make recommendations.
Work in a collaborative way with key stakeholders to provide timely, accurate, quality implementation advice and support, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and obligations.
Salary range: $84,425 - $102,271 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
The ability to purchase extra days leave.
A range of employee network groups.
An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.
About you | Mohou ake
We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience of Early Childhood services, and the Early Childhood curriculum, regulations and/or pedagogies. We also seek someone with a tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or another relevant discipline.
Furthermore, we are seeking someone with the following:
Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
Evidenced bi-cultural practice and a working knowledge of Te Tiriti and evidence of working with other cultures.
Experience in engagement with Pacific groups and communities.
Understanding of the broader education systems in New Zealand and relevant education legislation.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
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.
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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