Ministry of Education · Taranaki, Manawatu/Whanganui
Regional Leadership Advisor | Te Mahau- Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu
Other education organisationFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2029)
The Ministry of Education is seeking an experienced current or recent principal for a full-time Regional Leadership Advisor role across Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatū. Based in Whanganui or Palmerston North, the role supports principals in state and state-integrated schools through coaching, individual advice, group sessions and wānanga. This fixed-term position runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2029, with current or most recent salary and allowances applying.
- For experienced current or recent principals
- Covers Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatū
- Based in Whanganui or Palmerston North
- Face-to-face and remote leadership support
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term regional leadership advisor role from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2029, based in the Whanganui or Palmerston North office. Support and coach current and recent principals through individual, cluster, group, seminar, presentation and wānanga sessions, helping address leadership challenges and education priorities. The role reports to a Director of Education and works within the Te Mahau leadership team, with current or most recent salary and allowances applying.
What they’re looking for
- Current or recent school principal experience
- A strong record of successful school leadership
- Ability to support and coach other principals
- Experience working across the education sector
- Confidence working with varied school communities
- Ability to deliver group sessions and presentations
About the school
This is a Ministry of Education role supporting state and state-integrated schools across Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatū. The advisor works with an integrated regional team and a national network of leadership advisors.
How to apply
Apply through the vacancy link using the Expression of Interest form and the provided application instructions. Applications close on 20 November 2026; the role commences on 28 January 2027 or later by agreement.
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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
- Current or most recent salary and allowances apply
- Listed
- 4 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…”