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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

This is a permanent full-time position based at our Lower Hutt office, leading the delivery of the resourcing audits of schools and early learning services across the Lower North Island and the South Island regions.

The Audit and Assurance lead has responsibility for the oversight and management of the resourcing audit work schedule for schools and early learning services in their audit area. The Audit and Assurance Lead will be required to lead the Resourcing Auditors in their audit region and have accountability for their performance and development, ensuring that the team has the capability to conduct the audit schedule.

Salary range: $98,056 - $147,084 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in the role, you will need a tertiary qualification or experience working in a public sector agency, team leadership and auditing experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong relationship management skills. You will need to have the ability to travel (may include overnight)

You will also offer:

problem solving and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to make decisions by strategically balancing conflicting factors
proven experience in a position of responsibility and experience in team management and leadership.
in depth knowledge and proven experience of the principles of auditing.
experience of training and mentoring team members.
strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

This is a challenging and rewarding role, where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a highly visible area of our business that has a direct impact on resourcing in our education system. This is unique opportunity to work across both the school and early learning sectors.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pae Aronui connects people, knowledge, services and regulatory processes to help shape an inclusive education system

The Resourcing Monitoring and Assurance Team provides the Ministry with assurance that schools and licensed early learning (ECE) services have received the correct resourcing entitlement. This involves completing resource allocation audits, special reviews and the reconciliation of resourcing and funding claims in both the school and early learning sectors.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter 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.

For further information, please contact Nathan Fogarty, Manager, Resourcing Monitoring and Assurance at Nathan.Fogarty@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Sunday 1 March 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.

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