Julie Spedding
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic education professional with extensive experience at the Ministry of Education, excelling in data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in enhancing service delivery through multi-agency collaboration and effective risk management. Committed to fostering student support and quality assurance in educational settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Education Adviser
Ministry of Education
Mt Eden, Auckland
12.2010 - Current
- Coordinated oversight and support for home education, alternative education, activity centers, and attendance services.
- Provided guidance to various portfolios of schools across West, North, and Central Auckland.
- Evaluated quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions.
- Identified needs and risks, leading projects to effectively address them.
- Managed multi-agency collaboration to enhance service delivery.
Head of Foundation and Support
AIS St Helens
Mt Albert, Auckland
01.1996 - 07.2006
Oversaw writing, teaching, and moderating responsibilities across diverse subject areas.
Managed curriculum development for New Zealand Studies and Current Issues courses.
Directed instruction in Management and Business Environment topics.
Facilitated learning in International Business, Travel, and Tourism disciplines.
Student Support Adviser
Ministry of Education
Mt Eden, Auckland
- Evaluated applications for early leaving exemptions and home education.
- Managed funding allocations for school and community-based homework centres
- assessed quality of school and community-based homework centres.
- Drafted internal communications to enhance organizational clarity.
- Created external communications to inform stakeholders.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ10-2016
Level 1 Te Reo Māori: Te Ao And Te Reo Māori -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, NZ12-2010
Adult Education Level 5 - Teaching, Writing, Moderating Assessments
Upskill NZ
Online12-2005
BA/BCom - French And International Business
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ12-1996
Skills
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Educational assessment
- Risk management
- Communication strategies
- Home education oversight
- Student engagement
- Workshop facilitation
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Funding allocation
- Risk identification
- Quality assurance
- Student support
- Multi-agency coordination
- Excellent communication
- Educational Policy Enforcement
- Administrative leadership
Affiliations
- I have set up an Italian language group to maintain my learning
- Alongside my daughter, I join a multigenerational quiz team to challenge my brain!
- Singing is a passion that I indulge with a group of friends these days rather than on stage now.
Languages
Italian
Limited
French
Limited
Te reo maori
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Education Adviser
Ministry of Education
12.2010 - Current
Head of Foundation and Support
AIS St Helens
01.1996 - 07.2006
Student Support Adviser
Ministry of Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Auckland
Level 1 Te Reo Māori: Te Ao And Te Reo Māori -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Adult Education Level 5 - Teaching, Writing, Moderating Assessments
Upskill NZ
BA/BCom - French And International Business
University of Auckland
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