Lead Advisor - Initial Teacher Education

• Permanent, full time 40 hours per week
• Wellington CBD location, office-based position
• Flexible working arrangements available

Ko wai tātau | About us:

Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for kaiako | teachers across the motu, supporting the profession from early childhood through to secondary education in both English and Māori medium settings. We work with and for around 150,000 registered and certificated teachers in Aotearoa.

We are deeply committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and uplifting the status and mana of the teaching profession.

Our Wellington CBD office offers stunning views of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, just steps from the Railway Station. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As Lead Advisor Initial Teacher Education (ITE), you will play a key role in shaping the future of teacher education in Aotearoa. This role leads the development and implementation of strategic ITE initiatives, providing expert analysis, project leadership, and system-level advice.

You’ll work closely with ITE providers and the wider profession to champion evidence-informed practice, build strong relationships, and support continuous improvement across ITE programmes.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’re a strategic thinker and relationship-builder with a deep understanding of the education sector.  You will bring strong leadership experience, a collaborative mindset, and a culturally responsive approach to your mahi.

At times, you will be required to travel within Aotearoa may be required to attend hui and meet with stakeholders.  A full, clean New Zealand driver licence is required.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant Teaching Qualification
• A clean, current full NZ driver’s licence
• Strong competency of Tikanga, Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Te Reo Māori
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience of Pasifika values and cultures is highly regarded. Fluency in a Pasifika language would be considered an advantage
• Senior leadership experience in education
• Deep knowledge of evaluation, inquiry processes, and effective pedagogical practices across at least one educational context (ITE, ECE, primary or secondary)

Ka pēhea koe ka tono mai l How to apply:

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your current CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your motivation and what you would bring to the role.  Applications close 5pm, 17 October 2025.

Please note: This role is being advertised both internally and externally.  We are committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

For inquiries, contact our Te Ohu Pūmanawa Tāngata tīma | People & Culture team: peopleandculture@teachingcouncil.nz

You must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. We can only consider applications from candidates who hold NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship. Appointment is subject to criminal record checks, reference and background checks, and psychometric testing.