Director Te Ihuwaka

at  NZ Education Review Office

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for impact? As the Director of Evaluation and Policy, you’ll lead a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference. You’ll set the strategic direction, oversee groundbreaking research, and ensure our work influences policy and practice across the motu.

Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

• Bring your creativity, innovation, passion and ideas to work
• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all children and young adults in New Zealand

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 Florence Walker (florence.walker@ero.govt.nz) to arrange a chat with one of our managers. 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). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if you require any assistance from us during the process.

MŌ TĒNEI TŪRANGA | ABOUT THIS ROLE

• Within ERO, Te Ihuwaka | The Education Evaluation Centre works on a wide variety of topical and timely projects to review the performance of the education system, the effectiveness of programmes, and to make recommendations for improvement.
• Te Ihuwaka is uniquely positioned to provide independent and objective advice, which is highly valued by decision makers and stakeholders.
• You will lead work that has real impact on education outcomes in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, Te Ihuwaka has advised government on what needs to change across a wide range of issues including mathematics teaching, school attendance and support for new teachers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Lead with Vision: Develop and implement a bold strategic vision for Te Ihuwaka.
Drive Excellence: Oversee high-impact research and evaluation projects.
Inspire and Mentor: Lead, mentor, and grow a talented team of researchers.
Engage and Influence: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and represent Te Ihuwaka on national and international stages.
Manage with Precision: Ensure the Centre operates efficiently within budget and achieves its financial targets.