1. Introduction

This form allows you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be a subject advisor to collaborate on the design and writing of the Phase 5 (Year 11-13) subjects for The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) and Tūārere 5 (Tau 11-13) for Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (TMoA).

This follows the release of the list of Phase | Tūārere 5 (Years | Tau 11-13) senior secondary subjects in September. See https://tahurangi.education.govt.nz/senior-secondary-subjects

To ensure that Year 11-13 subjects are well sequenced for the success of all students, we need subject advisors from the sector.

Expressions of Interest are open until 12 December 2025.

The process of designing a subject-by-year structure for Years | Tau 11-13 will include detailed knowledge, practices and capabilities that will provide a pathway for students through secondary schooling and beyond.

The design and scope of Phase | Tūārere 5 of the curriculum will be collaborative with targeted engagement with the sector. It is likely that the nature and scope of some subjects will evolve through development.

Our focus is on the sequential and coherent progression of the 0-10 knowledge rich curriculum into Year 11-13 subjects.

The curriculum will be written ahead of any qualification change in order that the curriculum informs assessment. The design will continue to embed a knowledge rich approach through the structure of the knowledge that is to be taught and the practices that enable students to make meaning of the knowledge.

We are aiming to release the draft subject curriculum in Term 1, 2026 for wider feedback.

For subject advisors currently in teaching roles, there will be two streams of remuneration:
  • Work done during annual leave or contractual holidays (e.g. April) will be remunerated directly to the subject advisor through an invoice process as secondary income.
  • We will provide more information on term time remuneration during the contracting phase.

Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in the relevant subject(s) and curriculum design, an understanding of the knowledge rich curriculum and insight into pathways and transitions.

They should be credible educators with a combination of the following:

Essential Expertise:
  • Deep subject knowledge informed by national and international research
  • Understanding of, and ability to write, a knowledge-rich curriculum
  • Knowledge of assessment practices and their link to learning outcomes
  • Insight into transitions, pathways, and the broader schooling system
  • Understanding of the needs of diverse learners, including Māori, Pacific, and disabled learners

Additional Capabilities:
  • Ability to collaborate effectively online and in person
  • Experience in developing high-quality subject-specific content
  • Capacity to meet deadlines and programme timelines
  • Willingness to share relevant papers and resources
  • Ability to respond constructively to feedback
  • Available for 3 to 4 short blocks of time between December 2025 and March 2026

There will be questions later in this form that ask you to enter supporting information against these criteria, and the opportunity to upload a CV or detailed bio.

The final pages of the form allow you to view the subjects in relevant learning areas or wāhanga ako and to indicate the key subjects you could contribute to.

Please scroll down to read the Privacy Statement and then click the "next" button to progress through the form to submit all relevant details.
Privacy Statement

We collect personal information from you, including your name, contact details, organisation name and role, curriculum vitae, and biographical information. This information is gathered for the sole purpose of assessing your Expression of Interest (EOI) for the role of Subject Advisor to collaborate on the design and writing of Phase | Tūārere 5 (Years | Tau 11-13) of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (TMoA).

Why we collect your information
Your personal information enables us to evaluate your suitability for the role. Providing some details is optional; however, mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Please avoid including unnecessary personal details in your CV, biographical information, or responses to questions about Essential Expertise and Additional Capability. If insufficient information is provided, we may be unable to assess your EOI.

How we use and protect your information
  • Your information will be stored securely in a Ministry business system.
  • It will only be used for the EOI process and related recruitment activities.
  • We will retain your information until the roles are filled, after which it will be securely disposed of in accordance with Information Privacy Principle 9 (limits on retention).

Your rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access any personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections if you believe the information is inaccurate.

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
  • Email: NationalCurriculum.Refresh@education.govt.nz
  • Phone: +64 4 463 8000
  • Post: Curriculum and Assessment Change Programme, PO Box 1666, Wellington 6140, DX Number: SR51201

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