Education Adviser, Māori Engagement

Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava.

Help shape the future of Education

Do you have a passion for improving educational achievement for all students/children, particularly for Māori? If you are someone who is enthusiastic and committed to creating successful educational pathways and building collaborative relationships, this could be the role for you.

Now is an exciting time at the Ministry of Education as we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

About this role

This role will give you the opportunity to directly work with schools/kura, senior leaders and communities. The role will have a particular focus on schools with high Māori rolls including Kura Kaupapa Māori, Kura ā Iwi and dual medium settings and engaging whānau, hāpu and iwi in the education of their tamariki.

You will be working as part of the Ministry’s regional team, using evidence and data on student achievement to work with schools and Kura to strengthen educational performance.

About you

We are looking for a person who has: