Founding Operations Leader, Specialist School

Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) (Proposed opening date: 2027-07-19); Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) invites applications for the role of Operations Team Leader. Based in Palmerston North, you will help shape the systems, culture and strategic direction of this new, purpose-built school opening in 2027.

You will oversee staffing coordination, timetabling, relief staffing, transport, health and safety, EOTC processes and key operations, while leading a team of educators and working closely with whānau and external agencies to create conditions for

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand teacher registration is required.
• Experience leading school operations and teams.
• Ability to manage complex systems, staffing and transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing coordination and relief staffing.
• Manage timetabling and transport arrangements.
• Oversee health and safety, EOTC processes and key operations.
• Lead and support a team of educators and school staff.
• Collaborate with whānau and external agencies to enable student success.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Staffing management

Timetabling

Health and safety

EOTC processes

Operational leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

NZ teacher registration

Teaching qualifications

Tools

Timetabling software

HR systems

Job description

Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) invites applications for the role of Operations Team Leader. Based in Palmerston North, you will help shape the systems, culture and strategic direction of this new, purpose-built school opening in 2027.

You will oversee staffing coordination, timetabling, relief staffing, transport, health and safety, EOTC processes and key operations, while leading a team of educators and working closely with whānau and external agencies to create conditions for