Do you believe that good governance makes a real difference for students? If so, this could be the role for you.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic, credible, relationship-focused professional to work alongside school boards across the central regions — providing them with advice, support and guidance to govern effectively and achieve the best possible outcomes for their students and kura.
You will bring strong knowledge of governance practice and the education sector, paired with the ability to assess and understand a board needs, build trusted relationships, and develop tailored professional development and learning plans that meet the needs of each board you work with.
This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) work from home position based in either the Waikato or Hawkes Bay. The role covers schools and kura across the central regions, with travel as required to provide on-the-ground support. There will also be a requirement to attend team and full staff meetings, which may be held in other locations. A work vehicle is provided.
You will need to be comfortable working flexibly outside of usual office hours when required and genuinely enjoy the variety and connection that comes with travel to meet the schools and boards you support.
About you
You will have a good knowledge of leadership and governance, preferably having served on a school board
You will love building relationships with people from all walks of life
You will be solution focused and have great skills in resolving conflict
You lead with high emotional intelligence and deep sense of empathy, allowing you to connect with people and navigate complex situations with care
You enjoy challenges, reflective practice, and being an active learner
You understand the requirements of working within a legislative framework
A confident facilitator of learning and development
You will love working flexibly, by yourself and as part of a team, and really enjoy exceeding people’s expectations
Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori, including comfort in a te reo Māori environment.
About us
Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) is the professional body for school boards in New Zealand, representing and advocating for our members and providing services to all state and state-integrated schools and kura.
NZSBA is at the heart of school governance. We influence and inform policy and sector outcomes; we support and enable school boards to flourish; we connect like-minded people through our learning and networking opportunities; we strengthen communities by helping students achieve.
Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa was established in 1989, following the introduction of New Zealand’s largest school reform, Tomorrow’s Schools. We are a not-for-profit incorporated society with charitable trust status.
Our service delivery arm, GovHub School Board Services, provides support to all board members via Ministry of Education funding, while our membership arm provides independent advocacy for school boards to the government and the rest of the education sector. Approximately 80% of all school boards are members, enjoying access to exclusive regional and national events, benefits and discounts, as well as a direct say in how we advocate.
If you want to join a team where you will be exposed to a full variety of different experiences, have some fun and make an impact on the education of children in Aotearoa, then this is the role for you!
Our values
Kaitiakitanga: A sense of guardianship through being of service
Connection: Relationship, unity and whanaungatanga to people and planet
Tino Rangatiratanga: Recognising autonomy and self-determination
Integrity: Where values and actions align to create a sense of wholeness
Inclusiveness: Actively promoting equity and fairness
GovHub also offers
Enhanced leave provisions, including: - Four association-paid days at our convenience; usually being 1 additional day at Easter, the day after Boxing Day and 2 additional days over the Christmas shut-down - Study and PD leave
A contribution to support your work-from-home set-up
Clearhead EAP
Contribution towards eyesight or hearing testing and purchase
Apply today
If you're excited by the opportunity to join a team who are passionate about strengthening school governance in Aotearoa, then don't delay in applying. We encourage early applications, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.
Please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for your application, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Only applications submitted through Seek will be accepted. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
For further information about the role, please contact Kirsty Sanson, Regional Lead Ksanson@govhub.org.nz, for a confidential discussion.
Only applicants who are eligible to work in New Zealand (permanent work rights with no restrictions) and meet our requirements, will be considered for this position.
Driver’s licence is required
We may use automated tools or AI assisted systems to help review applications. Hiring decisions are made by people. Note - for unsuccessful candidates, application material is retained for 3 months then deleted
Only applications submitted through Seek will be accepted
Only applications with a Cover Letter will be accepted.
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