Support Worker, Education

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mo tenei turanga

As an Education Support Worker (ESW), you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by providing effective, efficient and equitable support for the benefit of children and young people to achieve specific educational goals in conjunction with early learning centres and lead workers.

ESWs form an important part of the Early lntervention Team, supporting the education of young children with diverse educational needs, working across a range of early childhood learning centres and settings. Under the supervision and guidance of Te Mahau specialist staff, the ESW's role is to support the teachers at the centre to implement an individual plan for a specific child(ren) and include the child(ren) in the full early childhood programme of the centre.

The ESW's role may not always involve working directly with children. They may for example, be asked to attend planning meetings, training courses, or to compete observations of the child at play in the centre.

Te Mahau has great part-time opportunities for you if you want to make a difference for young learners with additional needs in early childhood settings.

The role will also suit you if you have, or are working towards, an Early Childhood qualification.

This permanent, part-time role with variable hours falls under our Taupo Hub and will support service delivery mainly in the Taupo area, offering a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity working in one of New Zealand's great outdoor adventure locations. (See the following link for more information on Taupo as a destination: https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/.) Please note, the hours we can offer for this role will vary from term to term and could range between 8-20 hours per week. There may be times where service delivery support in other areas of the Taupo district is required.

Salary range: $28.03 - $31.03 per hour + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you | Mohou ake

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:

• experience in working with pre-schoolers and/or children with additional learning needs
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with akonga/learners, whanau/families and kaiako/teachers across a diverse range of settings
• experience working in Maori-medium settings or the ability to work across Maori informed practice models would be desirable
• te reo Maori understanding and capability would be advantageous
• the ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga
• to be available to work during school hours
• a full driver licence and your own vehicle
• to be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Matau ropu ake

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others.

Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) Group in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.

Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whanau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Maori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion. (Please see the following link: Recruitment within Learning Support - Careers in Education)

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the `apply' button (please do not email your application). In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Sarah Mulholland at 07 376 1874 and/or email Sarah.Mulholland@education.govt.nz.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 5 May 2025.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.