Senior Education Advisor, Early Learningat Ministry of Education -
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 This is a permanent role for a Senior Education Advisor- Early Learning.
We are also working to strengthen other areas, such as learning support interventions and the development of the education workforce.
Our role is to work with the education sector to implement these and other priorities
- including through proactive, consistent supports and services from our regional teams.
- Early Learning role is part of our Education Advisory service that supports the education sector to implement education priorities.
In relation to Early Learning, we do this through: communicating government priorities, strategies and statutory requirements and obligations, ensuring these are well understood and delivered on by providers; and identifying, brokering and providing implementation support.
Salary range: $85,225
- $103,071 per annum + 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 are looking for someone who has specialist knowledge, skills and expertise in early learning and the regulatory framework that governs early learning.
You will offer: Experience in building relationships and influencing change to achieve outcomes.
An ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
Strong engagement and communication skills, including experience of providing high quality and timely advice- written and verbal.
The ability to work as part of an integrated team delivering services to the education sector.
This includes working co-operatively with others to solve problems and complete tasks.The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation.
The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.The Group has three key priorities for Education Services: Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services.
This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation.
This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.
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 Kerry Taiala at kerry.taiala@education.govt.nz Applications close Midnight- Wednesday 20 May 2026.
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