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Job Opportunity: Senior Education Advisor:MinEducationJob description:Job Description» Permanent, full-time function» located in the Hamilton office » income range approx. $76,000 – $85,000 » Two positions 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. About this function You will work directly with senior leaders, boards of trustees and Communities of Learning/Kahui Ako to achieve prosperous educational results for all students, with a particular focus on covering inequity and realising the potential of Maori 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, a good knowledge of the schooling education sector including legislation significant to education 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 » 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 Maori achieving and enjoying educational success as Maori and to work confidently with schools and kura in both Maori medium and mainstream contexts. You will also offer the following: » An knowledge of the relevance of identity, language and culture for Maori, Pacific people and students who require additional learning support » prosperous practice working with school leaders, Boards of Trustees or Communities of Learning | Kahui 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 » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Maori, 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 Maori students, their whanau, hapu 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 Jessica Calvert on 07 8508893 Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/684904_JobDesc.pdf Applications close on Friday,28 May 2021. How to submit the application:Please apply via our website:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSing le?in_organid=17584&in_jnCounter=224639577&in_jobDate=All&in_sea rchbox=YES&in_summary=S&in_site=CareersSiteSkills:
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