Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in Māori medium education?
This is a permanent role. The ideal applicant will be based in the North Island. Reporting to the Aho Tāngaengae/ Manager of Te Uepū ā Motu, your focus will be to evaluate the quality of education provided by kura (Kura Kaupapa Māori, Ngā Kura ā Iwi, Kura Motuhake) and kōhungahunga (Kōhanga Reo, Puna Reo) and from these evaluations, prepare reports that are made available to the public.
You will be working in kaupapa Māori learning environments and need a high level of fluency in te reo and tikanga knowledge.
Ko mātou | About us
Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) is the government's education evaluation agency. We work to inform and support improvement across early learning services, schools, and kura throughout Aotearoa.
Our vision is for a stronger, more equitable education system—where equity and excellence are achievable for every learner. At the heart of our mahi is a simple but powerful belief:Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa – the child is at the centre of everything we do.
Mō te tīma | About the team
Te Uepū ā-Motu leads national evaluation, licensing, regulatory reviews, and inquiries across Māori-medium and kaupapa Māori education, including kōhanga reo, puna reo and kura.
Our work supports:
- High-quality, culturally grounded education provision
- Strong outcomes for tamariki as Māori
- Confidence in the education system for whānau, hapū and iwi
Mōhou ake | About you
Are you an experienced senior education leader ready for your next challenge. Do you have the skills, experience, and ambition to work with a wide range of kura and communities to improve the quality of education? Do you have the skills and experience to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in Māori medium settings.
You will bring:
- Strong experience in evaluating teaching and learning in Māori medium settings
- Excellent communication skills in both te reo Māori and English (written and oral)
- A genuine commitment to supporting improvement through thoughtful evaluation and collaboration
We encourage you to share in your cover letter and CV your experience and strengths in any of the following areas:
- Your extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and Te Whāriki
- Your understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the education sector and ERO
- Your knowledge of effective pedagogical practices, particularly within Māori medium settings
- Your experience working in Māori medium education settings
- Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with kura and communities
- Where you have demonstrated leadership—whether through leading initiatives, problem-solving, or advocating for others
- Your curiosity and openness to new ideas, including your ability to reflect, learn, and apply new perspectives
- Collaborative approaches, including actively seeking and responding to feedback
- Your experience in education leadership roles where evaluation has driven improvement
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply to view the full Position Description and to submit your application.
If you would like further information about the role, please reach out to Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz.
We will review applications as they are received and may begin interviewing and may move to interview shortly after the closing date. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process.
Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO. Applications close 19 July 2026.
Additional information: You must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and other pre-employment checks will form part of our recruitment process.
