Ko Taku Reo is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to join our Education Services Team as Head of Regional Outreach Services. This pivotal role provides strategic direction and operational leadership for our Outreach and NZSL Services Teams, ensuring Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) learners across Aotearoa have equitable access to high-quality education, language and wellbeing support.
THE ROLE / TE MAHI
You will lead a nationally dispersed team, embedding consistent systems and culturally responsive practices that reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Your work will align with the Ko Taku Reo Strategic Plan and national priorities, driving initiatives that improve learner outcomes, language acquisition and community engagement. This role can be based in either Auckland or Christchurch.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading best practice implementation for direct and indirect service delivery
- Overseeing NZSL programme development and integration
- Monitoring learner achievement and service impact
- Strengthening whānau and community partnerships
- Driving professional learning and development for Outreach staff
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and contractual obligations
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION / NGĀ HERENGA MŌ TE MAHI
- A teaching or education degree and full NZ teacher registration
- 10+ years teaching experience, including 5+ years in leadership
- Extensive experience leading large teams (100+)
- Proven experience in DHH or specialist education
- Strong data analysis and strategic planning skills
- Conversational NZSL (advanced preferred)
- A full NZ driver’s license
If you’re a collaborative, culturally responsive leader passionate about inclusive education, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply online at https://kotakureo.schooljobs.nz/Job/Head-of-Regional-Outreach-Services/Auckland/4772.
Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. However, we may seek to interview or appoint suitable candidates prior to closing so please apply early.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 14 September 2025.
