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Toki ao Marama | Te Reo Maori Lead Advisor
Advertising - Public Relations
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NZ Education Review Office
Job Description
Toki ao Marama | Te Reo Maori Advisor
Location - Auckland, Gisborne, or flexible for the right candidate
Hikina te manuka, kawea ake. He angitutanga kua whakawatea mai. Panuihia mai!
ARE YOU a highly successful senior education leader looking for your next challenge?
DO YOU...
want to work with diverse schools and communities to make a real difference for learners across Aotearoa New Zealand?
have the skills and experience to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in Maori medium immersion settings in English medium schools?
have effective communication skills in te reo Maori and English - both written and oral?
DO YOU want to ...
build on your leadership expertise through coaching, training, study support, and secondments?
contribute to meaningful work that improves outcomes for all akonga?
work flexibly with committed, high performing professionals?
Ko matou | About Us
WE ARE Te Tari Arotake Matauranga | Education Review Office (ERO), the New Zealand government's education evaluation agency. We inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools, and kura, promoting a stronger and more equitable education system.
We believe equity and excellence in outcomes are possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child - Ko te tamaiti te putake o te kaupapa.
ERO is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background, and we encourage all our people to be their authentic selves at work.
Mo tenei turanga | About this role
This role is part of the Review and Improvement Services (RIS) group and reports to the Toki Ngao Tu / Manager Review and Improvement Services.
The focus of the role is to:
evaluate the quality of education provided by schools, including the quality of teaching and learning through the provision of te reo Maori
support improvement through evaluation
prepare high-quality reports that are made available to the public
The ideal applicant will be based in Auckland or Gisborne, although location may be flexible for the right person.
Mohou ake | About you
WE WANT YOU if you have...
extensive knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and The New Zealand
Curriculum
a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the education sector and ERO
strong knowledge of effective pedagogical practices in Maori medium immersion and English medium settings
experience working in Maori medium immersion settings within English medium schools
experience in senior education leadership roles that included using evaluation to guide improvement
effective communication skills in te reo Maori and English, both written and oral
Please tell us about the above in your cover letter and CV.
Salary and benefits
Starting salary: $102,443 + superannuation
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this role interests you, click the "Apply" button to be redirected to our site, where you can apply and view the Position Description.
For further information about the role, contact recruitment@ero.govt.nz
For recruitment process queries, contact human.resources@ero.govt.nz
Applications close: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Please note:
Applications will be screened as they are received, and interviews may begin shortly after the advert closes
You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video
Let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process
See our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted. Please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly. Instead, contact Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks form part of our recruitment process.
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Location - Auckland, Gisborne, or flexible for the right candidate
Hikina te manuka, kawea ake. He angitutanga kua whakawatea mai. Panuihia mai!
ARE YOU a highly successful senior education leader looking for your next challenge?
DO YOU...
want to work with diverse schools and communities to make a real difference for learners across Aotearoa New Zealand?
have the skills and experience to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in Maori medium immersion settings in English medium schools?
have effective communication skills in te reo Maori and English - both written and oral?
DO YOU want to ...
build on your leadership expertise through coaching, training, study support, and secondments?
contribute to meaningful work that improves outcomes for all akonga?
work flexibly with committed, high performing professionals?
Ko matou | About Us
WE ARE Te Tari Arotake Matauranga | Education Review Office (ERO), the New Zealand government's education evaluation agency. We inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools, and kura, promoting a stronger and more equitable education system.
We believe equity and excellence in outcomes are possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child - Ko te tamaiti te putake o te kaupapa.
ERO is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background, and we encourage all our people to be their authentic selves at work.
Mo tenei turanga | About this role
This role is part of the Review and Improvement Services (RIS) group and reports to the Toki Ngao Tu / Manager Review and Improvement Services.
The focus of the role is to:
evaluate the quality of education provided by schools, including the quality of teaching and learning through the provision of te reo Maori
support improvement through evaluation
prepare high-quality reports that are made available to the public
The ideal applicant will be based in Auckland or Gisborne, although location may be flexible for the right person.
Mohou ake | About you
WE WANT YOU if you have...
extensive knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and The New Zealand
Curriculum
a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the education sector and ERO
strong knowledge of effective pedagogical practices in Maori medium immersion and English medium settings
experience working in Maori medium immersion settings within English medium schools
experience in senior education leadership roles that included using evaluation to guide improvement
effective communication skills in te reo Maori and English, both written and oral
Please tell us about the above in your cover letter and CV.
Salary and benefits
Starting salary: $102,443 + superannuation
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this role interests you, click the "Apply" button to be redirected to our site, where you can apply and view the Position Description.
For further information about the role, contact recruitment@ero.govt.nz
For recruitment process queries, contact human.resources@ero.govt.nz
Applications close: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Please note:
Applications will be screened as they are received, and interviews may begin shortly after the advert closes
You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video
Let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process
See our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted. Please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly. Instead, contact Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks form part of our recruitment process.
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