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Job Opportunity: Education Advisor, Senior:MinEducationJob description:Job Description» Permanent, full-time function» located in the Hamilton office » income range approx. $78,000 – $88,000 Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system. About our group and team Te Mahau – Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group. Our frontline groups collectively provide leadership abilities and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services. We do this through coordinating and delivering responsive solutions in order to realise the local education priorities and goals. About this function You will work directly with senior leaders, school boards and Communities of Learning/K?hui Ako to achieve prosperous educational results for all students, with a particular focus on covering inequity and realising the potential of M?ori and Pacific students. You must be able to influence others and back this up with knowledge, skills and practice in improving student engagement and achievement. A part of this function will involve casework to support some of the most underprivileged and disengaged students in our community as well as supporting governance and strategic planning. About you You will have an appropriate tertiary qualification and recent practice in the New Zealand schooling sector and in your function, will bring skills in: » in-depth knowledge of factors influencing education performance and student achievement and participation, » knowledge of curriculum delivery and assessment » knowledge of recent legislative changes and the impact on schools » strong analytical skills and the capability to work with demographic data to determine needs, priorities and results » the capability to build and maintain prosperous relationships » practice in developing and implementing projects and in contract management » the capability to contribute to the regional goal for M?ori achieving and enjoying educational success as M?ori and to work confidently with schools and kura in both M?ori medium and mainstream contexts » the capability to provide support for diverse learners, their wh?nau and communities. You will also offer: » the capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga » an knowledge of the relevance of identity, language and culture for M?ori, Pacific people and students who require additional learning support » prosperous practice working with school leaders, school Boards or Communities of Learning – K?hui Ako to strengthen school practice and raise student achievement » strong oral and written communication skills » a methodical and systematic approach to work whilst being solution focused. Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. There is more information in the position description attached, please take a look and if this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online’ button. For more information, Contact Us by Alan Munro, Email address: Alan.Munro@education.govt.nz Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/745329_JobDesc.pdf Applications close on Friday, 28th October 2022. Skills:
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