Executive Manager

Tuakau College; Tuakau; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Tuakau College in Tuakau, NZ, is seeking an exceptional Executive Manager to join our leadership team. This pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across business, property, and administrative functions to support outstanding educational outcomes.

Reporting to the Principal and working with staff, whānau, the Board, and external stakeholders, you will shape the school's strategic direction and drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Proven senior management or executive leadership experience.
• Strong financial management and business planning skills.
• Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• A commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of young people.
• Experience within the education sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's business, property and administrative operations.
• Develop and monitor budgets, reporting and long-term planning with the Principal.
• Manage contracts, procurement and key service providers.
• Support strategic planning and organisational growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Ministry requirements and school policies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture across operations.
• Provide high-level advice and support to the Principal and Board.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Financial management

Business planning

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Change leadership

Education sector experience

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Manager to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in the ongoing growth and success of our dynamic secondary school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, strategic, and people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Executive Manager is a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic and operational leadership across the school's business, property and administrative functions. Working in partnership with staff, students, whaanau, the Board, and external stakeholders, you will ensure that the school's resources, systems, and operations are aligned to support exceptional educational outcomes. This influential role will help shape the school's strategic direction, drive sustainable growth, and build the organisational capability needed to achieve its long-term vision and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the school's business, property, and administrative operations.
• Work with the Principal to develop and monitor budgets, reporting, and long-term planning.
• Manage contracts, procurement, and key service providers.
• Support strategic planning and organisational growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Ministry requirements, and school policies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture across all operational functions.
• Provide high-level advice and support to the Principal and Board.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven senior management or executive leadership experience.
• Strong financial management and business planning skills.
• Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• A commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of young people.
• Experience within the education sector is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing and ambitious school.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Diverse and challenging work with meaningful outcomes.
• A positive and values-driven school community.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.

Applications close on Thursday 17 September, 2026 at 4pm.

For further information, please contact our Principal’s PA (Jess Paton), at *********@tuakaucollege.com

Tuakau College is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting requirements.