Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
This role is permanent, location can be flexible for the right person and reports to the Director Ākonga Māori. You will lead, coach, model and support staff to be skilledu evaluators who deliver high quality evaluation of schools, including the evaluation of teaching and learning through the provision of te reo Māori in rumaki and bilingual units.
You will support the Director Ākonga Māori to develop, implement, and monitor strategies that respond to the increased demands in the education sector related to Māori achieving as Māori in English medium schools. You will ensure delivery of a programme (portfolio) of reviews scheduled in accordance with national priorities to drive educational improvement and achieve ERO's goals.
Mōhou ake | About you
We want to hear about any of the following in your cover letter and CV:
- Your experience as a successful school principal or senior education
- Your knowledge and experience, or willingness to learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, te reo Māori and te ao Māori.
- Your experience working in Māori immersion settings in English medium schools
- How you've demonstrated, encouraged, or supported diversity and inclusion in or outside of work.
- Where you've demonstrated leadership in a time of change g. Led by example, demonstrated problem solving, owned a project or piece of work, used positive influence to bring about improvements to practice
- Where you've collaborated with others to achieve an improvement goal, and invited feedback, spent time with diverse people and communities to broaden your
- Where you have empowered and supported others to enhance the capabilities required in their current roles and to effectively deliver on their work priorities
- Your understanding of the machinery of government and related processes and
Ko mātou | About Us
Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) is the government's education evaluation agency - we inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools and kura. We promote a stronger, more equitable education system.
We believe equity and excellence in outcomes is possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child, the heart of the matter – Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this role interests you, click on the “Apply” button to be re-directed to our site where you will be able to apply and view the Position Description. We encourage you to be your authentic self in your application. We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas; we are looking for people who are willing to learn.
If you would like further information about the role, reach out to recruitment@ero.govt.nz for a chat. For any other questions about the recruitment process, you can contact us at human.resources@ero.govt.nz
Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change). Please let us know in your application if you require any assistance from us during the process.
Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
Applications close 5pm 20 July 2026
