Principal Advisor - Planning and Reporting | Wellington

Job Description

PRINCIPAL ADVISOR - PLANNING AND REPORTING

• Lead strategic planning and reporting for the Chief Executive's Office
• Have a direct impact on improving the lives of New Zealand's tamariki and rangatahi
• Based in Wellington

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest state school, supporting more than 30,000 ākonga (students) each year through personalised learning programmes delivered across Aotearoa. Guided by a commitment to ensuring every learner can achieve their educational and personal goals, Te Kura provides flexible pathways that help learners succeed, wherever they are. Their vision is for every ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals and become active, contributing members of the community. By placing learners at the centre of everything it does, Te Kura delivers a flexible, personalised approach to education - Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa - Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

The Office of the Chief Executive sits at the centre of  the strategic leadership and decision-making of Te Kura. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board, Senior Leadership Team and key internal Kaimahi (staff), the team provides internal and external communications, planning and reporting, data analysis, strategic and operational policy development, risk management, legislative compliance and executive support.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

The Principal Advisor - Planning and Reporting reports to and works closely with the Chief Advisor Strategy, to lead effective school-wide planning and monitoring and reporting processes. This is a key position, where you will be responsible for the organisation's planning, monitoring and reporting cycle, ensuring strategic plans, annual plans, Board reporting and annual reporting are delivered to the highest standard. This role provides an opportunity to influence decisions and contribute to the vision of Te Kura.

Te Kura are looking for someone who operates at principal advisor level and is comfortable working independently in a complex public sector environment. Success in this role will come from your ability to anticipate what's coming, identify risks and opportunities early, prepare leaders ahead of time, and keep critical planning and reporting processes moving without needing direction. You'll work closely with the Data and Analytics team senior leaders to provide robust advice, present options, support decision-making and ensure Te Kura remains focused on improving outcomes for ākonga. This is a role where initiative, judgment and trusted advice are highly valued.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful, you will have:

• Proven experience in similar roles at a senior level
• Demonstrable ability to see the big picture and achieve alignment with strategic organisational goals
• Strong problem resolution skills with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems, working with others across diverse perspectives
• A commitment to building your knowledge and skills across tikanga and te reo Māori

This is a great opportunity for someone with a sound understanding of the New Zealand education sector and experience influencing senior management and key external stakeholders to have a direct impact on the lives of thousands of ākonga in one of the most interesting, challenging and rewarding parts of the education sector.

Apply via Jackson Stone:

https://jacksonstone.co.nz/job/bh-11706-principal-advisor-planning-and-reporting/ 

E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?

To find out more, please contact Annalee Hoogeveen,  04-550 8041 / 021 921 802 for a confidential kōrero.

KA KATI NGĀ TONO/ APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday, 10th August 2026

MŌ TE TONO, MŌ TE TIROTIRO TĀTAI TŪRANGA / APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: www.jacksonstone.co.nz 

TAUPĀNGA /REFERENCE: BH-11706