Senior Resourcing Advisor - Wellington
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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
The Senior Resourcing Advisor provides statistical, modelling, forecasting, analytical, reporting, and advisory and leadership services at a senior level, to support the role of the Manager School Resourcing Payments
The Senior Resourcing Advisor will provide a leadership role through the development and implementation of policy and operational policy and provide quality advice on resourcing for schools.
The Senior Resourcing Advisor will work alongside other colleagues to ensure that resourcing is provided within agreed timeframes and is accurate.
You will provide business analysis to support:
Operational funding and staffing entitlements.
Process improvements
Operational policy development
Manage appropriations and reporting.
Journals and accruals
The Senior Resourcing Advisor will provide funding advice and support to the wider team and sector as required in addition to supporting internal and external audits.
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
You will have experience in leading, coaching and mentoring others to achieve outcomes.
To be successful in the role, you’ll be experienced in analysing and manipulating large and complex data sets.
You will also offer:
A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
Adaptability and a demonstrated capacity to operate within a rapidly changing environment.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
We welcome candidates keen to contribute to meeting deadlines in a busy operational environment whilst being part of a sociable team. Located in a modern office environment in central Wellington this role is primarily office-based with the option to work a day or so from home if needed. You can expect great opportunities for progression, ongoing training and development alongside a workload that includes a variety of tasks and content.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
The System Delivery Group as part of Te Pae Aronui delivers services that enable the education system. We are responsible for delivering operational funding and staffing entitlements to approximately 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 | kura and school boards. 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.
