Job Description
Te Tari Arotake Matauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.
Starting salary: $126,000 - $150,000 negotiable + superannuation
Mo tenei turanga | About this role
This permanent role is a part of the Te Uepu a-Motu Business Group and directly leads a team of Review Officers delivering a programme of evaluations, reviews, inquiries and investigations into the quality of kura and whare kura operating in te reo Maori medium settings.
Reporting to the Toka a Nuku | Director Te Uepu-a-Motu your focus is to ensure that Maori learners succeed as Maori through leading the team gathering intelligence to support immersion national insights and enhancements to the system.
You will lead a dedicated team of Maori Medium Review Officers. We see you bringing exceptional talent in building and maintaining the capability of the team through coaching, mentoring, performance management and ensuring appropriate systems, methodologies and controls are in place to support quality team outputs. You will work collaboratively across the Te Uepu-a-Motu leadership team to ensure a tone and culture consistent with the attainment of EROs strategic goals and objectives.
Mohou 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, tikanga Maori, te reo Maori and te ao Maori.
How you've demonstrated, encouraged, or supported diversity and inclusion in or outside of work.
Where you've demonstrated leadership in a time of change e.g. Led by example, demonstrated problem solving, owned a project or piece of work, used positive influence to bring about improvements to practice.
Where you've collaborated with others to achieve an improvement goal, and invited feedback, spent time with diverse people and communities to broaden your views.
Where you have empowered and supported others to enhance the capabilities required in their current roles and to effectively deliver on their work priorities.
Your understanding of the machinery of government and related processes and procedures.
Me pehea 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.
The closing date for applications will be 1 March 2026.
If you would like further information about the role or for any other 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.
Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process
Starting salary: $126,000 - $150,000 negotiable + superannuation
Mo tenei turanga | About this role
This permanent role is a part of the Te Uepu a-Motu Business Group and directly leads a team of Review Officers delivering a programme of evaluations, reviews, inquiries and investigations into the quality of kura and whare kura operating in te reo Maori medium settings.
Reporting to the Toka a Nuku | Director Te Uepu-a-Motu your focus is to ensure that Maori learners succeed as Maori through leading the team gathering intelligence to support immersion national insights and enhancements to the system.
You will lead a dedicated team of Maori Medium Review Officers. We see you bringing exceptional talent in building and maintaining the capability of the team through coaching, mentoring, performance management and ensuring appropriate systems, methodologies and controls are in place to support quality team outputs. You will work collaboratively across the Te Uepu-a-Motu leadership team to ensure a tone and culture consistent with the attainment of EROs strategic goals and objectives.
Mohou 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, tikanga Maori, te reo Maori and te ao Maori.
How you've demonstrated, encouraged, or supported diversity and inclusion in or outside of work.
Where you've demonstrated leadership in a time of change e.g. Led by example, demonstrated problem solving, owned a project or piece of work, used positive influence to bring about improvements to practice.
Where you've collaborated with others to achieve an improvement goal, and invited feedback, spent time with diverse people and communities to broaden your views.
Where you have empowered and supported others to enhance the capabilities required in their current roles and to effectively deliver on their work priorities.
Your understanding of the machinery of government and related processes and procedures.
Me pehea 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.
The closing date for applications will be 1 March 2026.
If you would like further information about the role or for any other 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.
Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Aho Tangaengae/ MRIS (Schools) position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Hamilton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
