Job Type: Fixed Term

Location:
Hamilton, NZ

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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 students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Regional Leadership Advisor
Commencing 28th January 2027
Fixed-term, full-time role available
Waikato Region

There is a vacancy for a Regional Leadership Advisor based in and serving the Waikato region.

This is a 1 – 2-year secondment position and will commence on the 28th January 2027.

Leadership Advisor roles are exciting and rewarding opportunities for experienced school principals (current or recent) to support and coach other principals to address the challenges they are facing as school leaders and the implementation of education priorities. Leadership advisor support is provided face to face and remotely, one to one, in clusters or via larger groups/ seminars/presentations/wananga.

The regional Leadership Advisor roles need Principals with successful and rich experience in the primary and/or secondary sectors with the ability to work across a wide range of schools.

Leadership Advisors report to a Director of Education, are in the Te Mahau leadership team and work alongside an integrated team to support schools and school leaders. You will also be supported nationally by a chief advisor and by the network of leadership advisors across New Zealand.

You will be based regionally and work collaboratively with principals/tumuaki individually or with 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 supporting innovative approaches to curriculum design and teaching and learning.

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

Applicant's current /most recent terms of employment and remuneration will apply.

About you | Mōhou ake

You will be a highly experienced current or recently retired school Principal (within the last 12-24 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.

We are looking for Principals with experience in both the primary and secondary sectors and the ability to work across both.

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 Education Services 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.

Please note – there is no need to provide a cover letter. Two only attachments are to be uploaded.
Attachment 1 – EOI Form with a letter of endorsement from your Board
Attachment 2 - CV

For further information, please contact Marcus Freke, Director of Education for Waikato at marcus.freke@education.govt.nz

Applications close 5.00 pm, Monday, 27 July 2026

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.