Director, School Operations & Improvement

New Zealand Government

Wellington

On-site

NZD 143,000 - 214,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

New Zealand Government's Ministry of Education invites applications for the permanent, full-time role of Manager, School Operations in Wellington. You will lead a team delivering operational advice and support across schools and kura, ensuring safe, effective, and confident daily operations.

You will shape the Operations Practice Centre, build capability, drive consistency, and partner with regional offices, schools, and sector partners to translate government priorities into practical solutions

Qualifications

Deep knowledge and experience of school operations and the wider schooling system.
A track record of leading significant operational transformation and improvement programmes.
Ability to hit the ground running and quickly establish credibility across the Ministry and the sector.
Proven success building high-performing teams and lifting capability, confidence, and performance.
Exceptional stakeholder leadership skills and experience influencing at senior levels.

Responsibilities

Lead a team providing operational advice and support at the heart of New Zealand's education system.
Shape and embed the Operations Practice Centre to drive consistency and service quality.
Translate government priorities into practical operational solutions that improve learner outcomes.