Regional Advisor Integrated (Employment and Governance)
Remote/WFH based in Auckland
Based in Auckland
Supportive culture and diverse role
Work from home and travel to support schools
Work vehicle provided
About the role (please read the position description for full details, link below)
Reporting to the Regional Lead, you will be a dynamic and energetic individual providing regional support and guidance to School Boards and Principals to achieve outstanding results for students through good governance and best practice HR and Employment Relations. You will do this through excellent relationship management, accurate assessment and evaluations of school boards, in-depth product knowledge, development of individualised planning for professional development and learning, and case management of all employment matters such as personal grievances and disputes. You are the conduit between Principals (as CEOs of schools) and unions on a regular basis, so you’ll need to demonstrate strong relationship building and conflict management skills.
You will need to be flexible to work outside usual office hours as required and enjoy travelling to meet your clients.
This position is work from home in the Auckland region. There will be regular travel required to support schools throughout the Auckland region and a requirement to attend team and full staff meetings which may occur in other locations. A work vehicle will be provided. This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week).
About you
Confident facilitator with the ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge and ability to interpret legislation and collective / individual employment agreements
Sound understanding of governance, human resources and employee relations
Experienced in leading employment and mediation processes
Ideally experience or understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a parent elected board member
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
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.
Please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for your application, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please apply through Seek.
For further information about the role, please contact Michael O’Brien, Regional Lead Mobrien@tewhakaroputanga.org.nz, 021 594 752 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.
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