Senior Advisor, Te Ranga Taunaki - 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 

As a Senior Advisor in Te Ranga Taunaki, you will play a key role in supporting iwi and Māori to create and lead their own education solutions. You’ll bring your design expertise and understanding of te ao Māori to help shape services that give practical effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams to support the mobilisation of iwi and Maōri co-designed initiatives. You will contribute to frameworks and tools that support authentic partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about equitable outcomes for ākonga Māori. 

Hei Kaitohutohu Matua i Te Ranga Taunaki, ka whai wāhi koe ki te tautoko i ngā iwi me ngā rōpū Māori kia waihanga, kia ārahi hoki i ā rātou ake rongoā mātauranga. Mā tō mōhiotanga ki te ao Māori me ngā tikanga hoahoa ka āwhina koe ki te waihanga ratonga e whakatinana ana i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka mahi koe me ngā tīma huhua puta noa i Te Pae Aronui ki te tautoko i ngā kaupapa i hoahoatia, i whakahaeretia e ngā iwi, e ngā rōpū Māori anō hoki. Ka whai wāhi ki te whakawhanake i ngā tūāpapa me ngā rauemi hei whakakaha i ngā hononga Tiriti. He tino pai tēnei tūranga mō te tangata e kaha ana ki te mahi ngātahi, ā, e whakapono ana ki ngā putanga ōrite, ki te mana ōrite hoki mō ngā ākonga Māori. 

Salary range: $84,425 - $102,271 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. 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’re looking for a passionate and skilled individual who brings strong kaupapa Māori design thinking, deep fluency in te reo Māori and a commitment to Te Tiriti-based practice. 

Essential Skill and Experience: 

• High fluency and proficiency in te reo Māori (both verbal and written) is essential, enabling confident engagement in Māori language environments and ensuring te reo Māori is upheld with mana in all communications

• Experience designing services using te ao Māori approaches and kaupapa Māori principles

• Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships and bring diverse groups of people together

• A deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the work of the Ministry

• Knowledge of the New Zealand education system

• Previous experience of working in projects and with change.

• Familiarity with planning, risk management and performance management processes

• Experience liaising with, communicating to, consulting with and influencing stakeholders particularly those in kaupapa Māori and iwi spaces

• A relevant tertiary qualification (postgraduate preferred) or equivalent experience

• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake 

Te Ranga Taunaki sits within Te Pae Aronui. We focus on designing from the outset to give effect to Te Tiriti and support iwi and Māori to create and own their own solutions. We use kaupapa Māori methodology and perspectives to shape and drive design across priority areas in the education system. 

Kei raro i te maru o Te Pae Aronui a Te Ranga Taunaki e noho ana. Ko tā mātou he mahi hoahoa kaupapa Māori e aro ana ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko hoki i ngā iwi me ngā rōpū Māori ki te waihanga, ki te ārahi hoki i ā rātou ake rongoā mātauranga. Ka whai mātou i ngā tikanga me ngā tirohanga kaupapa Māori hei ārahi i te mahi hoahoa puta noa i ngā kaupapa matua o te pūnaha mātauranga

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 Tina Leach, Manager- Te Ranga Taunaki
at tina.leach@education.govt.nz

Applications close 11.59pm – Monday 28 July 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.