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• Permanent, fulltime – 40 hours per week.
• Wellington CBD location, office-based position.
• Flexible working – work from home two days per week.

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

The Manager Registration is responsible for ensuring sound judgements are made with respect to applications to register and/or (re)certificate teachers. You will work in conjunction with our Manager Policy and Implementation to ensure the outcomes of application decisions are consistent with the Registration Policy.

The position will also be responsible for managing the registration team which consists of two team leaders and 16 registration officers. You will actively engage with your team and other teams within the Council to support our strategic direction.

He kōrero e pā ana ki i a koe | About you:

The successful candidate will be a motivated leader who has the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and is comfortable working in an agile environment.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally come with the following attributes:

• Minimum five years’ experience in coaching and developing a team
• Strong competency of Tikanga, te ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and te Reo Māori would be an advantage
• Relevant tertiary qualification at an undergraduate level
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Understanding of policy development and approaches
• Experience working in a regulatory body and/or education sector is desirable

Ka pēhea koe ka tono mai l How to apply:

Apply for the position

View the job description

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 17 May 2024. 

For any inquiries, please send an email to: humanresources@teachingcouncil.nz

Please note that to apply for this role you must live and have a legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful appointment is conditional upon Criminal Record check and Psychometric Testing.

• Wellington CBD location, office based position.
• One x permanent, one x 12-month fixed term – both full time, 40 hours per week.
• Flexible working – work from home two days per week.

Ko wai tātau | Who are we:

Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for kaiako | teachers and provides direction for the teaching profession from early childhood education through primary and secondary schooling in English and Māori medium settings.  Matatū Aotearoa is an organisation that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

We are committed to lifting the status and mana of the teaching profession, learning collaboratively with kaiako | teachers, supporting quality leadership, and teaching, and strengthening the regulatory and disciplinary framework for the profession in a fit for purpose way.

Our office is located Wellington CBD where you will see some of the best views in Te Whanganui a Tara.  On top of four weeks’ annual leave, you will enjoy two paid days of Wellbeing Leave – which leads to a total of five weeks’ holiday in a year!

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

We are looking for two x Lead Lawyers to join our high performing and close-knit legal team. One of the positions is a permanent contract, this will be replacing our current Lead Lawyer who has recently moved into the Chief Legal Officer position. 

The other position will be employed on a 12-month fixed term contract to help contribute to the Disciplinary Tribunal and appeals processes while matters are under the old rules work through.

In the Lead Lawyer role, you will be responsible for providing accurate and appropriate legal advice on disciplinary and competence matters. 

He kōrero e pā ana ki i a koe | About you:

The successful candidates will come with excellent verbal and written communication skills, enjoy problem solving and have the ability to work in an agile environment.

To be considered for either of these opportunities, you will ideally come with the following attributes:

• Minimum six years’ experience as a practising lawyer.
• Strong competency of tikanga, te ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and te Reo Māori would be an advantage.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring of junior lawyers.
• Excellent relationship management skills, building and maintaining effective relationships and networks.
• Significant litigation experience in Court and with disciplinary bodies.
  
  

Ka pēhea koe ka tono mai l How to apply:

Apply for the position

View the job description

Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 27 May 2024. 

For any inquiries, please send an email to: humanresources@teachingcouncil.nz

Please note that to apply for this role you must live and have a legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful appointment is conditional upon Criminal Record check and Psychometric Testing.