Chief School Operations & Transformation

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education NZ in Wellington seeks a permanent full-time Manager, School Operations to lead a team delivering operational advice and support to schools and kura. You will shape and embed the Operations Practice Centre, driving consistency, capability, service quality and operational excellence across the education system.

You will bring deep experience in schooling operations, a record of transformational change, and the ability to secure buy-in, navigate complexity, and deliver

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of school operations and the wider schooling system.
• Track record of leading significant operational transformation and improvement programmes.
• Ability to build credibility and lead teams through change in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide operational advice and support across schools and kura.
• Drive consistency and capability by shaping the Operations Practice Centre.
• Influence strategic direction and translate priorities into practical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Operational knowledge

Stakeholder leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Job description

Ministry of Education NZ in Wellington seeks a permanent full-time Manager, School Operations to lead a team delivering operational advice and support to schools and kura. You will shape and embed the Operations Practice Centre, driving consistency, capability, service quality and operational excellence across the education system.

You will bring deep experience in schooling operations, a record of transformational change, and the ability to secure buy-in, navigate complexity, and deliver