Ministry of Education · Tasman/Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast
Regional Leadership Advisor
Other education organisationFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2029)
The Ministry of Education is seeking a full-time Regional Leadership Advisor for schools across Tasman/Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast. Based at any regional office, the fixed-term role runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2029 and involves coaching and advising current school principals through individual, cluster and group support. It suits experienced current or recent principals, preferably from primary education.
- Full-time role across three regions
- Based at any regional office
- 12- or 24-month secondment options
- Current or recent principals sought
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
This full-time fixed-term regional role supports principals across Tasman/Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast, from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2029. Day to day, you will coach and advise school leaders on leadership challenges and education priorities through individual support, clusters, group sessions, seminars, presentations and wānanga, both in person and remotely. The role is a 12- or 24-month secondment, may be based at any regional office, reports to a Director of Education, and uses your current or most recent salary and allowances.
What they’re looking for
- Current or recent school principal experience
- Strong, successful school leadership experience
- Ideally, primary-sector leadership experience
- Ability to work across state and state-integrated schools
About the school
This Ministry of Education position sits within the Te Mahau leadership team and works alongside an integrated team and a national network of leadership advisors. The role supports a diverse range of state and state-integrated schools across the region.
How to apply
Apply through the vacancy link using the expression of interest form and application instructions. Applications close on 17 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Other education organisation
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2029
- Allowances
- Most recent or current salary and allowances
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Leadership advisor roles are exciting and rewarding opportunities for experienced school principals (current or recent) to support and coach other principals to address the challenges they are facing as school leaders and the implementation of education priorities. Leadership advisor support…”