Director Early Childhood Education

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
This is a permanent leadership role responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of ERO's Early Childhood Education review functions. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Regulation and Early Childhood Education, you will lead national review activity across English medium, Pacific medium, and Governing Organisation reviews.
You will set direction, priorities, and quality standards for ECE review functions, ensuring review activity is aligned with ERO's strategic objectives and government policy. This includes overseeing review methodologies, frameworks, and processes, managing risk and escalations, and supporting consistent, evidence-based decision-making.
Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders—including the Ministry of Education, sector organisations, and other key agencies—you will help ensure ERO's review, assurance, complaints, enforcement, licensing, and guidance fu...