Help shape the future of education in New Zealand
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 | Mo tenei turanga
Are you passionate about supporting high-quality teaching and learning that makes a real difference for all akonga? As a Curriculum Adviser you'll be at the forefront of educational change, working directly with schools and kura in your region to implement curriculum and assessment and aromatawai changes.
This position has a focus on those akonga learning through te reo Maori, supporting the implementation of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa with a particular emphasis on tuarere 1-3. To strengthen our national Curriculum Advisory Service, you will have a strong background and understanding of teaching and learning through te reo Maori. You will also have extensive experiences and knowledges of relevant pedagogies and assessment and aromatawai practices.
As a Curriculum Adviser, you will provide advice to leadership teams and kaiako on implementing curriculum, assessment and aromatawai changes taking a whole of kura approach. We're seeking Curriculum Advisers who are fluent speakers of te reo Maori, have proven experience in leading kura wide curriculum development, and are experienced with and have expertise in Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
You will be part of a regional team using the Curriculum Advisory Service to:
Support all those learning through te reo Maori to implement the updated Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, building effective practices to provide akonga with quality teaching and learning so that it has the intended impact for learners.
Support professional learning to develop kaiako pedagogical content knowledge to successfully implement Rangaranga Reo a Ta and Pangarau and other priorities as appropriate.
Provide kaiako with advice and access to quality resources to support strengthening their teaching, assessment and aromatawai knowledge, practice and skills.
E ngakau-nui ana koe ki te tautoko i te akoranga me te mahi whakaako e puta ai he hua nui ma nga akonga katoa? I roto i o mahi hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga ka noho koe ki te aroakapa o nga panonitanga matauranga, ka mahi pipiri ano ki nga kura i to rohe ki te whakatinana i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki.
Ka arotahi tenei turanga ki nga akonga e ako ana ma te reo Maori, me tautoko i te whakatinanatanga o Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, me te aro nui ano ki nga tuarere 1-3. E pai ai to whakapakari i to matou Ratonga Marautanga a-Motu, me matatau koe, me marama hoki ki te whakaako me te ako ma roto i te reo Maori. He tautohito koe, he mohio hoki ki nga aria tikanga whakaako, aromatawai ano hoki.
I a koe e mahi ana hei Kaitohutohu Marautanga, ka riro mau e tohutohu nga tira kaihautu, me nga kaiako mo te whakatinana i nga panonitanga marautanga, aromatawai hoki, me te aro ki te kura katoa. E rapu ana matou i etahi Kaitohutohu Marautanga he tino matatau ki te korero i te reo Maori, he tautohito ona kua kitea e te iwi mo te arahi whanaketanga marautanga kura katoa, a, he tautohito, he pukenga hoki o ratou mo Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
Ka noho koe hei kaimahi i roto i te tira a-rohe e whakamahi nei i te Ratonga Tohutohu hei:
Tautoko i nga akonga katoa e ako ana ma te reo Maori ki te whakatinana i te Te Marautanga o Aotearoa kua whakahoutia, hanga tikanga whai take hei hoa whakaakoranga me te akoranga kounga tiketike ki nga akonga, kia puta ai nga hua e hiahiatia ana ma te akonga.
Tautoko i te akoranga ngaio hei whakawhanake i te mohiotanga kiko aria tikanga whakaako o te kaiako, hei whakatinana tika i Rangaranga Reo a Ta me Pangarau, me era atu whakaarotau ina hiahiatia.
Hora tohutohu ki nga kaiako, me te whakawatea i te ara ki nga rauemi kounga tiketike hei whakapakari i to ratou mohiotanga, a ratou tikanga mahi me o ratou pukenga aromatawai.
Salary range: $99,496 - $120,690 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 | Mohou ake
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:
Fluent speaker of te reo Maori, with a specific understanding and use of curriculum language
Deep understanding of bilingualism and learning in bilingual contexts, te ao Maori, tikanga and matauranga Maori.
Effective curriculum design expertise and a deep working knowledge and practical experience in Maori Medium Education teaching is essential. Evidenced of improved outcomes for diverse communities is an advantage.
In-depth understanding and appreciation for assessment and aromatawai and the value-add it provides kaiako and akonga in guiding quality teaching and learning opportunities
Strong and growing understanding of the science of learning and the effective teaching practices that are needed to enact the knowledge rich curriculum to achieve high quality learner outcomes.
Strong, proven expertise in whole school curriculum planning and delivery that supports consistency of teaching and learning with the ability to support professional change in education settings.
Deep pedagogical knowledge, both the underlying expertise and the ability to build others knowledge. Please state your area of pedagogical expertise in your application.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships to drive change, using strong interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomacy skills. Skilled in leading, motivating, and coaching kaiako, teachers and leaders to build capability and implement change
A full current NZ driver licence as travel will be required.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
About our group and team | Matau ropu ake
Te Mahau | (add takiwa) are frontline groups that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice, and regulation functions for kohanga, schools, kura and early learning services.
As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level, including deep relationships with iwi and hapu.
We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Maori, Pacific peoples, disabled akonga and/or akonga with learning support needs, and akonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Ko Te Mahau | (add Takiwa) he ropu mahi i te aroakapa e hora nei i nga awhina hautu me nga ratonga haumi ki te rangai me etahi atu. Ka uru ki tenei ahuatanga nga ratonga penei i te tautoko akoranga me nga tohutohu matauranga, tae atu ki nga ritenga whakahaere mo te kohanga, mo te kura me nga ratonga akoranga kohungahunga.
He ropu aroakapa matou na reira ka whakawhanake, ka paihere hoki matou i nga hononga ki nga hapori i te taumata a-rohe, a-takiwa, tae atu ki nga hononga hohonu ki nga iwi me nga hapu.
Ka whakapakari haere ngatahi matou i nga hononga ki o tatou hapori matahuhua e tautoko nei i nga iwi Maori, Moana-nui-a-Kiwa hoki, nga akonga whai kaha, whai hiahia ako motuhake hoki, me era mai i nga horopaki uaua.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the `apply' button (please do not email your application). 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 Te Rangipai Renata, Manager, Practice and Performance on TeRangipai.Renata@education.govt.nz
Applications close at midnight - Sunday, 24 August 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.