Regional Leadership Advisor - Waikato

Date advertised 21 Jun 2026 Job Type Fixed Term Location Hamilton, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. 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 commencing on 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 challenges and implement education priorities. Support is provided face‑to‑face and remotely, one‑to‑one, in clusters or larger group seminars and presentations. The role requires principals with successful experience in the primary and/or secondary sectors and the ability to work across a wide range of schools. Leadership Advisors report to a Director of Education, are part of the Te Mahau leadership team, and collaborate with an integrated team to support schools and school leaders. National support is provided by a chief advisor and a network of leadership advisors across New Zealand. Based regionally, you will work collaboratively with principals/tumuaki individually or within cluster networks, provide localised support, facilitate collaboration, enable expertise sharing, and focus on transformational change. You will use your knowledge and experience to provide support and advice, addressing issues promptly as a trusted educational professional. Your focus will be on improving leadership capability in schools and kura. Working closely with regional colleagues, you will facilitate the sharing of good practice, support collaborative networks such as school clusters, and promote innovative approaches to curriculum design and teaching and learning. About you | Mōhou ake You will be a highly experienced current or recently retired school principal (within the last 12–24 months) with deep first‑hand knowledge of the principal’s role and responsibilities, and you will work well across the sector. We seek principals with experience in both primary and secondary sectors and the ability to work across both. Have mana and status in the sector, relate well to others and lead 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). 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. Applications close 5.00 pm, Monday, 27 July 2026 We want our people to feel valued We welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. For further information, please contact Marcus Freke, Director of Education for Waikato at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr