Director, Education Investment Strategy

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumara Vine seeks a Director of Investment Planning in Wellington to lead the school network investment programme, shaping infrastructure priorities and long-term outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand. You will direct prioritisation, planning and benefits management, working with senior leaders to ensure investments align with government goals and learner needs.

The role requires strategic leadership, data-driven decision making and strong stakeholder engagement across Te Mahau and regional

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Deep expertise in infrastructure and investment planning.
• Experience leading strategic programmes or projects with organisational impact.
• Proven ability to influence across organisational boundaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment planning, prioritisation and delivery aligned with government priorities.
• Develop a coordinated network investment approach for better decision‑making and value.
• Provide strategic advice on complex system issues and investment priorities.
• Build capability and lead organisational change at scale.
• Collaborate with Te Mahau, the Ministry, and regional/external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Infrastructure and investment planning

Strategic initiative leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Change leadership

Data-informed decision making

Programme and project management

Financial management

People development and coaching

Policy and government process insight

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Kumara Vine seeks a Director of Investment Planning in Wellington to lead the school network investment programme, shaping infrastructure priorities and long-term outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand. You will direct prioritisation, planning and benefits management, working with senior leaders to ensure investments align with government goals and learner needs.

The role requires strategic leadership, data-driven decision making and strong stakeholder engagement across Te Mahau and regional