Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
This role is permanent, based in Wellington. Your focus is to provide leadership and to provide support and guidance across the Education Evaluation Centre in relation to the impact of the education system on Māori learners in both English and Māori medium. We see you bringing engagement expertise to build and maintain meaningful and effective working relationships at all levels; both inside and outside the organisation. Ideally you will have some research experience in Māori organisations. You should bring strong leadership to support the realisation of the organisation's vision and strategic direction.
Mōhou ake | About you
We want to hear about any of the following in your cover letter and CV:
- Your knowledge and experience of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, and te ao Māori.
- Where you have managed complex stakeholder relationships and built enduring and credible relationships.
- Where you've demonstrated leadership to deliver e.g. Led by example, demonstrated problem solving, used positive influence to deliver high quality and timely work
- Where you have empowered and supported others to enhance the capabilities required in their current roles and to effectively deliver on their work priorities.
- Any relationships with Māori or examples of positive relationships working with Māori.
The ability to communicate effectively in te reo is preferred, but not required.
Ko mātou | About Te Ihuwaka
The position is located in Te Ihuwaka – ERO's Education Evaluation Centre. It has a mission to provide evaluation insights that are a catalyst for change so that every child achieves success as a lifelong learner. It achieves this through:
- being an authoritative voice on the performance and quality of education in New Zealand
- developing the evidence base about what works to improve learning outcomes
- supporting education system reform, evidence informed decision making and improvement in
It has a wide and varied work programme including:
- monitoring the overall performance of the education system
- thematic reviews of aspects of the system (e.g. teaching practice)
- deep dives into provision for key groups of learners (e.g. vulnerable children)
- showcasing innovations and good practice
Across the whole of our work programme, we have a strong focus on the principles of Te Tiriti and the outcomes for Māori learners. As a government agency we work very closely with Ministers.
Te Ihuwaka draws on the wider expertise across ERO, in particular in our expert evaluators and reviewers who work in schools/kura and early childhood education services every day. We also work closely in partnership with other education agencies to achieve change.
Applications close: 3 February 2025
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this role interests you, click on the “Apply” button to be re-directed to our site where you will be able to apply and view the Position Description. We encourage you to be your authentic self in your application. We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas; we are looking for people who are willing to learn.
For any questions about the recruitment process, you can contact us at human.resources@ero.govt.nz
Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if you require any assistance from us during the process.