Education Delivery Lead - Systemic Change & Impact

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumara Vine in Wellington seeks an experienced Delivery Lead to coordinate multiple programmes and initiatives across the education workforce. You will scope, plan and lead delivery and transition activities, ensuring changes are well-designed, well-implemented and deliver intended benefits.

You will work closely with managers, subject matter experts and stakeholders to strengthen delivery capability, align with Ministry outcomes, and support system-wide change with data-informed decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Ability to deliver change in large, complex or unionised environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Solid understanding of delivery and project management practices.
• Proficiency with data insights to guide decisions.
• Collaborative, resilient and adaptable in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end coordination across programmes, projects and initiatives.
• Scope, plan and lead delivery and transition of changes.
• Oversee multiple complex projects and strengthen delivery capability.
• Ensure alignment with Ministry strategic outcomes and deliver benefits.
• Engage stakeholders and use data to guide decisions and manage risks.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Facilitation

Change management

Data-driven decision making

MS Office

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Kumara Vine in Wellington seeks an experienced Delivery Lead to coordinate multiple programmes and initiatives across the education workforce. You will scope, plan and lead delivery and transition activities, ensuring changes are well-designed, well-implemented and deliver intended benefits.

You will work closely with managers, subject matter experts and stakeholders to strengthen delivery capability, align with Ministry outcomes, and support system-wide change with data-informed decision making.