Reporting to the Manager, Processing, you'll provide high-quality administrative and processing support across a diverse portfolio of scholarships, awards, grants and funds.

As Manager Risk, you will own the development, implementation and maintenance of the Ministry's enterprise risk framework.

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer to join Te Kura Aro Whakamuri, Rapunga Whakaaro, Matai Tōrangapū me to Ao - School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations on a permanent, full-time basis. 

We are looking for a part time Occupational Therapist (0.8 FTE) to be part of a team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning needs. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a psychologist to join our Masterton based team in a full time and permanent position. 

As a psychologist you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team.

You and your team will work with whānau, communities, early childhood providers/Kōhanga Reo, schools/kura, Kura Kaupapa Māori and other Māori Medium settings to strengthen inclusive practices, raise student achievement and deliver on communities' aspirations. 

We have a newly created 6-month Senior Health and Wellbeing Advisor position.  This role’s primary focus will be to scope a Strategic Wellbeing Framework for the Ministry.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about improving educational outcomes and keen to grow their evaluation skills. 

As an Early Intervention Teacher, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by: 

Providing high-quality learning support in line with the Ministry’s practice framework He Pikorua guiding principles, strands and goals of Te Whariki: Early Childhood Curriculum, and Te Whariki a te Kohanga Reo

This is a great opportunity for a results-driven leader to contribute to priority policy areas for Government and work within a collegial and supportive team culture. 

We are looking for a Senior Policy Manager to join and lead the Tertiary Learner Equity, Access and Participation team in Te Pou Kaupapahere, the Ministry’s policy group.

This is a six-month fixed-term Speech Language Therapist opportunity based in our Blenheim office, commencing 11 January 2027, with part-time or full-time hours considered. 

The Manager, Practice and Performance provides leadership across regional planning, performance, reporting, and practice functions. This role works closely with the Director of Education and regional leadership team to ensure nationally consistent practice, high-quality advice, and strong alignment between regional delivery and Ministry priorities. 

We are offering a permanent full-time position the Waikato Region 

As an Early Intervention Teacher, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team.

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington are seeking a Senior Scientist/Engineer to work on developing advanced technologies for space applications as part of the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute space team. 

Help shape the schooling network and infrastructure that enables learners across New Zealand to access high-quality education. Join a high-performing policy team working at the heart of the education system.

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance & Commercial Support Services, the Finance Manager will take a lead role across the day-to-day finance function while contributing at a broader organisational level.

The Analyst role supports the work of the Ministry of Education’s regional teams by analysing and interpreting data, network trends and achievement information to inform and support internal and external work programmes.

We are looking for a Psychologist to be part of a close-knit, community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.

This is a 2-month fixed-term, full-time role based in the Lower Hutt Office. 

The Service Manager role presents an exciting and rewarding opportunity to raise achievement, reduce disparity and help New Zealand's young learners to be the best they can be. 

Kaipukahu Writer in Residence 2027 – a full-time residency fostering NZ writing at the University of Waikato, supported by Creative New Zealand.