Senior Advisor, Business Support - Wellington
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 students in our education system.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Business Support team for a Fixed term/secondment to finish May 2026.
In this pivotal role you will bring your senior level experience across range of responsibilities and duties including and not limited to, providing high quality advice and guidance across Te Poutāhū | Curriculum Centre and the wider ministry teams. Working with complex issues, you will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders to help in the preparation of documents, plans and processes to support the overall strategic and operational objectives.
The ideal candidates will be passionate about making a difference, have strong attention to detail, be flexible to adapt to changing work volumes and able to communicate effectively and clearly with our stakeholders to understand what they need.
Key requirements of this role include:
Strong working knowledge of the machinery of government.
An aptitude for analysing information and being able to quickly dissimilate it to provide clear and transparent responses.
Have highly developed verbal and written communication.
Support and contribute to key learnings and development of projects and initiatives.
Be able to engage and build credible relationships quickly, and positively.
Have a high aptitude for working and managing sensitive and confidential information.
Bring previous experience in initiating and maintaining efficient processes to manage information.
Able to provide fit for purpose and credible advice while identifying key impacts on plans and actions that need to be taken.
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.
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for someone who can work at pace and offer support that is second to none and who will thrive in a position that is crucial to the working of this team. You will bring a pragmatic, and solutions focussed approach to your work while possessing a high degree of composure and resilience combined with a flexible can -do attitude.
You will be comfortable providing sound advice and guidance to help others make informed decisions and be able to execute that into planning while maintaining a customer centric level of service to all your stakeholders.
You will also offer:
An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the education sector.
Proven ability to collaborate and take the lead in supporting and developing relationships.
Confidence to apply your expertise to ensure that deadlines and timeframes are met in a credible and timely manner.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
We strive offer a collaborative team environment where our people adhere to best practice while constantly challenging the status quo, making each workday interesting!
This includes the following:
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 our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
The purpose of Te Poutāhū is to lead the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand and associated systems and processes of assessment and aromatawai.
We design, develop and provide curriculum services for teachers, kaiako, leaders, ākonga, their whānau and communities that reflect their identities, languages and cultures. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all ākonga.
We support the people who are closest to, and directly serve, ākonga and whānau. We do this through Te Mahau where we connect with the sector, working collaboratively to identify priorities and design local solutions.
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 Veronica Harvey, Senior Advisor at veronica.harvey@education.govt.nz
Applications close Midnight – Sunday, 18 May 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.
