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"Full-time role through to end of January 2026Be a key part of our NCEA Change Programme across the Secondary-Tertiary education sectorHelp us shape the future of educationHe mea&#160;t&#257;rai&#160;e m&#257;tou te&#160;m&#257;tauranga&#160;kia&#160;rangatira&#160;ai, kia&#160;mana taurite&#160;ai &#333;na&#160;huangaAt Te T&#257;huhu o te M&#257;tauranga | The Ministry of Education, we work nationally, regionally and locally to help shape education for &#257;konga across the early learning, school, and tertiary systems.Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different projects, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our &#257;konga in our education system.Our overarching purpose is to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.Right now, we are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose. At the secondary school level, we want to ensure &#257;konga are prepared for modern life in Aotearoa New Zealand, whether they choose to go on to tertiary education, join the workforce, or do something else entirely.That's why we are making changes to NCEA to make the qualification more accessible and robust, grant equal status to m&#257;tauranga M&#257;ori, provide clearer pathways to further education and work, and more.This is a huge undertaking involving massive community engagement and effort and coordination from many teams within the Ministry. It represents the largest change to secondary schooling since NCEA was introduced in the early 2000s and determines the trajectory of schooling in Aotearoa for years to come.M&#333; t&#275;nei t&#363;ranga | About this roleAs the Manager Relationships Kura Auraki in our Implementation team, you will have a key role in the implementation of the English medium sector facing material and facilitating the delivery of the changes relating to the NCEA change programme.The role is sector facing but with a key internal focus also. They build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally (connecting strongly with Te Mahau regional teams, across Te Pout&#257;h&#363; with the NCEA development teams) and externally (with NZQA, Subject Associations and peak bodies)The Manager Relationships Kura Auraki will also:maintain key relationships with Te Mahau regional teams and regional offices, working directly with regional groups to support them to implement the NCEA products developed through the programme.work closely with the wider Implementation team and be a member of the leadership team to provide team support on shared delivery and to ensure the implementation model and methods are alignedensure effective feedback loops from National Office teams through to the regional relationship stakeholders and back again.&#160;have leadership accountabilities which extend to embedding effective behaviours and culture for Te Pout&#257;h&#363; and the wider Te T&#257;huhu.Please note there is further information in the attached job description.M&#333;hou ake | About youThe right candidate will be able to lead with purpose, with a key focus on relationship management and stakeholder engagement across the sector.They will possess high levels of competency in Pou Hono, Pou Mana, and Pou Kipa - valuing M&#257;ori, having knowledge of M&#257;ori context, and achieving equitable education outcomes for M&#257;ori.They will also offer:Actively supports building their knowledge and capability in te reo M&#257;ori and t&#299;kanga M&#257;ori Experience or an ability and desire to learn about NCEA to a technical level.&#160;Ability to operate at pace and succeed in an ever-changing environment.&#160;Strong facilitation, leadership and management skillsExperience leading and implementing change.&#160;Leadership experience, particularly &#8216;influencing without positional power'.&#160;Proven and effective communication skills - in particular the ability to write quickly and clearly for a variety of audiences and communicate complex information simply.Kua rite koe m&#333; t&#275;nei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?We provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported.&#160;Some time working from home is expected and negotiable.For more information on the role, please see the job description. For additional information on the changes Te T&#257;huhu is embarking on, please visit our careers centre. If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the &#8216;apply' button.In your cover letter we'd like to know:about you, your values, your whakapapayour interest and motivations for this rolethe abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.The Ministry encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated although currently this is a voluntary requirement. There is no requirement to show evidence of your vaccine status as this role is not covered by the Public Health (Vaccinations) Order.For further information, please contact Elise Hampton Elise.Hampton@education.govt.nz&#160;Applications close Midnight 30 September 2022"
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