Parliamentary Service Wellington

Education Adviser - Kaitohutohu Matauranga

Mō mātou - About us

At the Parliamentary Service, we're dedicated to bridging the gap between New Zealanders and the legislative processes that shape their lives. Our Parliamentary Engagement team is at the heart of this mission, striving to increase awareness, engagement, and participation with Parliament across diverse communities.

Mō te tūnga - About the role:

• Develop and Deliver Engaging Learning Programmes and Resources: Create, design, and present interactive and compelling education content tailored to various audiences, enhancing their understanding of civics and citizenship
• Facilitate Professional Development: Design, co-ordinate and conduct high-quality professional development workshops for public servants, parliamentary staff, and teachers
• Support Regional Outreach: Organise and execute impactful regional outreach initiatives, bringing Parliament to schools and community groups nationwide

Ko koe tēnei - About you:

• Be a Skilled Communicator: Possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, relatable manner
• Have Education Experience: Ideally, you have a background in teaching or experience in LEOTC (Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom) and ability to exercise a range of behaviour management strategies for diverse audiences
• Understand the New Zealand Curriculum: Have a familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum and contemporary teaching practices
• Embrace Te Reo and Tikanga Māori: Be dedicated to enhancing your knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga and supporting others in their learning journey. Fluency in Te Reo would be highly valued

The appointing base salary for this role is $79,517 to $86,072 per annum.

To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://careers.parliament.govt.nz/home and enter the job code 36513

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.