Maori Education Strategic Policy Team Job at Ministry of Education, Wellington, Wellington Central
- Location:
- Wellington
- Wellington Central
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Policy, Planning & Regulation
- Group Maori
Do you know what works? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Maori learners? Are you serious about the revitalisation of te reo Maori? If so, then we want you to come and join us!!Group Maori is looking for motivated team players to join our agile strategic policy team. In these roles you will help lead the design and development of policy focused on improving outcomes with and for Maori learners, whanau and through working innovatively in partnership with iwi. We currently have vacancies for Policy professionals, ranging from Policy Analyst to Chief Policy Analyst, and are looking for applicants with:
- Appropriate and relevant experience
- Strong analytical and policy development skills
- Knowledge of Maori education issues, current policy and developments
- The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across all levels, with a particular focus on strengthening whanau and iwi contributions to education
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Te Reo Maori and English
- A thorough understanding of the machinery of Government
- An ability to engage actively with research and evidence for policy purposes.
We will reward you with a competitive salary package, professional learning and development opportunities and the opportunity to work in a supportive, stimulating and challenging environment where you get to work with passionate and motivated individuals who want to make a difference. These are permanent positions and are based in the Ministry of Education’s National Office in Wellington.Salary, dependent on position, range from $65,000 – $140,000.If these opportunities interest you apply now using the ‘Apply Online’ button. You can view a job description below or for further information please contact Laura Pasko 04 463 4619.Applications close 5pm 22 September 2011.