Help shape the future of education in New Zealand
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.
About this role | Mo tenei turanga
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 collaboratively 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.
For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.
We also offer:
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.
About our group and team | Matau ropu ake
Te Mahau takiwa collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the education sector. Te Tai Raro is a takiwa group consisting of four regions:
Te Tai Tokerau
Tamaki Herenga Tangata | North and West
Tamaki Herenga Manawa | Central and East
Tamaki Herenga Waka | South and Southwest
Our team provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.
As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapu. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kohanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?
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.
For further information, please contact our Recruitment Manawa team at ******
Applications close Midnight - 24 November 2024
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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