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Job Opportunity: Education Advisor – Student Support:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionRotorua or Whakat?nePermanent, full-time function » We have a big and important job to do and we need your help » Make a real difference in children and young people’s lives » Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals 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 Our teams around the country work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, skills and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential. We also directly provide Learning Support for around 40,000 children and young people. The function of the Student Support Team is to support children and young people to access an education provision that meets their needs and support the re-engagement of children and young people in their learning pathway. This work is undertaken directly with disengaged students (including those excluded from school) and their wh?nau, with contracted service providers (such as the attendance service) and with schools, kura, learning providers, social service agencies, iwi and community partners. About this function As an Education Advisor within the Student Support team, you will work with students, wh?nau, individual schools or clusters of school, service providers and community agencies to engage children and young people into education. Using data, local knowledge and relationships, you will also work to improve the systems and infrastructure that support student engagement and achievement. Young people at risk of not achieving need innovative educational solutions to meet their learning needs. This position requires close working relationships and an knowledge of education, including alternative education, activity centres, attendance service, and local tailor made services in order to develop a learning pathway that is sustainable for the most challenging students. About you This is a broad student-focused function but is targeted mainly at children and young people who have become disconnected from education and getting them reconnected as quickly as possible. To achieve this, the Education Advisor has to be able to access significant data bases quickly and efficiently, and work with range of people, both inside and outside the Ministry. The prosperous applicant will have to demonstrate that they can quickly establish strong relationships of purpose and high credibility with the education sector, alongside other government departments and NGO’s to get the job done. A tertiary qualification is preferred, alongside an knowledge of the Ministry of Education’s statutory operations. knowledge of education systems in New Zealand and significant legislation is an added advantage. To be prosperous in this function you will need the following: » Strong analytical skills and the capability to work with student achievement data to determine needs and priorities » practice in developing and implementing projects » practice in delivery of inclusive and equitable results for children and young people » An capability to develop strong working relationships both within and outside the Ministry » knowledge of te reo M?ori ona tikanga » An knowledge of Ka Hikitia, the Pasifika Education Plan and Success for All and how these documents impact on this work » Strong oral and written communication skills » A current full driver’s licence is essential » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga You’ll be joining a small, 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. Qualification’s are preferred, alongside an knowledge of the Ministry of Education’s statutory operations. knowledge of education systems in New Zealand and significant legislation is an added advantage. Please review the position description by copy and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/702458_JobDesc.pdf If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘Apply for this job’ link. For more information, Contact Us by Pennie Muldoon at 07 349 7464 and/or email Pennie.Muldoon@education.govt.nz How to submit the application:Please apply via this link:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1574490Skills:
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