Kaiarotake | Review Officer Maori Medium

Mo tenei turanga | About this roleAre you ready to make a meaningful difference in Maori medium education?This is a permanent role. The ideal applicant will be based in the North Island. Reporting to the Aho Tangaengae/ Manager of Te Uepu a Motu, your focus will be to evaluate the quality of education provided by kura (Kura Kaupapa Maori, Nga Kura a Iwi, Kura Motuhake) and kohungahunga (Kohanga Reo, Puna Reo) and from these evaluations, prepare reports that are made available to the public.You will be working in kaupapa Maori learning environments and need a high level of fluency in te reo and tikanga knowledge.Ko matou | About usTe Tari Arotake Matauranga | 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 putake o te kaupapa - the child is at the centre of everything we do.Mo te tima | About the teamTe Uepu a-Motu leads national evaluation, licensing, regulatory reviews, and inquiries across Maori-medium and kaupapa Maori education, including kohanga reo, puna reo and kura.Our work supports:High-quality, culturally grounded education provisionStrong outcomes for tamariki as MaoriConfidence in the education system for whanau, hapu and iwiMohou ake | About youAre 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 Maori medium settings.You will bring:Strong experience in evaluating teaching and learning in Maori medium settingsExcellent communication skills in both te reo Maori and English (written and oral)A genuine commitment to supporting improvement through thoughtful evaluation and collaborationWe 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 WharikiYour understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the education sector and EROYour knowledge of effective pedagogical practices, particularly within Maori medium settingsYour experience working in Maori medium education settingsBuilding and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with kura and communitiesWhere you have demonstrated leadership-whether through leading initiatives, problem-solving, or advocating for othersYour curiosity and openness to new ideas, including your ability to reflect, learn, and apply new perspectivesCollaborative approaches, including actively seeking and responding to feedbackYour experience in education leadership roles where evaluation has driven improvementMe pehea te tuku tono | How to applyIf 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 [email protected] 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr