Regional Leadership Advisor

Job Type: Fixed Term
Location: Auckland, NZ
Help shape the future of Education


We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range 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 our ākonga in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga


Regional Leadership Advisor
Commencing ASAP
Fixed-term, full-time role to 23rd January 2026
Tāmaki Herenga Manawa| Central and East Auckland

As a Regional Leadership Advisor, you will continue to support the development of a long-term role that supports principals to lead transformational change across the education system. While being a critical connector between school leaders, regional Ministry offices, other central education agencies and providing localised support for school leaders you will focus on building leadership in the sector.


You will be based regionally and work collaboratively with principals/tumuaki individually or within Kāhui Ako and other existing cluster networks, providing localised support for school leaders. Your role would include facilitating collaboration across principals/tumuaki, enabling them to share their expertise across the schooling network, regionally and nationally and focus on transformational change.

You will use your knowledge, expertise and experience to provide support and advice, addressing issues where and when they arise as a highly trusted educational professional. Your focus will be on improving leadership capability in schools and kura.

You will work closely with regional colleagues and play a key role in facilitating the sharing of good practice across the system, supporting collaborative networks such as clusters of schools and Kāhui Ako, and supporting innovative approaches to curriculum design and teaching and learning.


The Leadership Advisor reports to the Regional Director of Education, is in the Leadership Team and works alongside an integrated team within Te Mahau to support schools and school leaders.

You will also be supported nationally by a Chief Advisor located in Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce and by the network of other Leadership Advisors.


You can view and download the Expression of Interest (EOI) form here


About you | Mōhou ake


You will be a highly experienced current or recently retired school Principal (within the last 12 months).

We are looking for deep first-hand knowledge of the principals’ role and their responsibilities and the ability to work well across the sector.

It would be desirable to have experience in the secondary sector.

You will also:

Have mana and status in the sector, someone who relates well to others and leads with integrity.
Have proven successful capability in school management and strategic and instructional leadership
Have the ability to coach and support leaders across the sector (primary, intermediate, and secondary.
Have the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake


At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we provide services and support nationally, regionally, and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

Te Mahau Te Tai Raro is the key interface between Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education and education providers. It is our role to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.

We give effect to government and Ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?


If this opportunity interests you, please submit your completed Expression of Interest (EOI) and CV by using the ‘apply' button. We’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Jason Swann, Director of Education Tāmaki Herenga Manawa| Auckland Central and East region. Jason.Swann@education.govt.nz

Applications close 5.00 pm, Monday + June 2025

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
 
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