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Offer: Principal Advisor:MinEducationJob description:Job Description»Principal Advisor»Service Delivery, Learning Support »National Office, Wellington 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 Learning Support is a critical part of the Sector Enablement and Support Group in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with disabilities and additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education. One in five children and young people receive some form of learning support all over their early learning and schooling education. Our Learning Support specialists around the country work closely with families, wh?nau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and M?ori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning results and promote social inclusion. The Service Delivery team provides advice and guidance to Ministers, national and regional staff, and input into cross agency work to support the developmen t and delivery of evidence-informed services and support.Our work is challenging and very compensateing and this is a unique opportunity to work at a system level to strengthen the education system’s provision of learning support for disabled children and young people and those with learning support needs. About this function The Principal Advisor supports the Group Manager, Service Delivery to deliver on priorities. The Principal Advisor will operate with a high degree of judgement and knowledge of complexity and managing risks to ensure all activities are delivered to a high standard. The Principal Advisor is expected to work across Sector Enablement and Support and develop networks at all levels of the organisation and in the sector to support the prosperous completion of the function. About you » Excellent oral and written communications and a strong results focus » The capability to respond flexibly to changing circumstances and requirements as they arise » Well developed critical thinking and sound judgement, and the capability to analyse information, develop options and think strategically » Readiness and capability to question assumptions and practices, and develop innovative solutions » The capability to deal comfortably with senior managers within the Ministry and across government » Knowledge of machinery of government and capability to navigate organisational structures and processes If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working on a diverse range of subject matter and have an inquiring mind, then we would like to hear from you. In return we will provide you with both a dynamic place to work and opportunities to further develop your expertise and practice. You will also offer: » the capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi » knowledge of the provision of learning supports in the New Zealand education system would be an advantage. You’ll be joining a high-performing team with a culture of constructive open-minded debate and working together to make an impact. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector. 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 Blythe Wood at blythe.wood@education.govt.nz Applications close on Monday,21 June 2021. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://haineslink.co.nz/HainesAdUI2/UploadedFiles/687273_JD%20-%20 Principal%20Advisor_GM%20Service%20Delivery.pdf How to submit the application:Please apply via our website:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1539576Skills:
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