Schools Resourcing Advisor - Wellington
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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 students in our education system.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
This is a permanent full-time position responsible for delivering the current School Resourcing system and providing high-quality operational advice across the schooling sector.
School Resourcing Advisors contribute to the analysis that supports effective planning and decision making and will support a range of project initiatives to ensure quality tools, processes and systems are developed to support the Ministry and the Education Sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the outcomes of young people by ensuring the best funding systems for schools.
Salary range: $65,001 - $78,395 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.
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for someone who is able to work at pace, manage a variety of tasks and projects, take the initiative. Your personal qualities will include taking pride in producing written work and other forms of communication of the highest quality every time and you will have the interpersonal skills to relate well with all kinds of people.
You will also have:
The background experience and skills that will contribute to the team successfully providing high quality services to the sector and across the Ministry.
Experience in Education or Finance
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
The Resourcing Group is responsible for delivering operational funding and staffing entitlements to nearly 2,500 schools. We administer annual payments of approximately $5.8 billion to schools and kura.
We provide high quality financial advice and support to schools and Boards of Trustees. We ensure schools and early childhood centres receive correct resourcing entitlements through our Monitoring programme. We provide resourcing operational policy advice and guidance and produce one-off solutions to resourcing issues.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei 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 Ellen Heal, Lead Resourcing Advisor at ellen.heal@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
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.
