Equity-Driven Learning Support Manager

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

New Zealand Ministry of Education seeks a seasoned leader to head Learning Support services, guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver inclusive education for children and young people. The role engages with schools, early childhood services and communities to raise achievement and equity.

You will drive the LSDM delivery, manage workloads, and leverage cross-agency partnerships to address local needs and improve outcomes across the region.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team of professionals across LSDM
• Collaborate with education providers, iwi, whānau and communities
• Strengthen sector responses to neurodiversity and learning support needs
• Ability to interpret data to influence decisions and assess risks

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Learning Support services for children and young people.
• Coordinate with early childhood providers and schools to deliver inclusive practices.
• Broker cross-agency support to deliver local programmes tailored to needs.

Skills

lead multi-disciplinary team

stakeholder collaboration

neurodiversity knowledge

data interpretation

strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

New Zealand Ministry of Education seeks a seasoned leader to head Learning Support services, guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver inclusive education for children and young people. The role engages with schools, early childhood services and communities to raise achievement and equity.

You will drive the LSDM delivery, manage workloads, and leverage cross-agency partnerships to address local needs and improve outcomes across the region.