General Manager, Curriculum Integration Services

CGR Services

Wellington

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 165,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Ministry of Education in New Zealand seeks a General Manager, Curriculum Implementation and Integration to lead the strategic integration of curriculum products and services for learners and educators across Aotearoa.

You will oversee delivery across portfolios, shape priorities through evidence, and drive cross-cutting innovations while managing change in a high-visibility environment. You will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture and strong partnerships with Māori and iwi.

Qualifications

Significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation or system environment.
Proven track record of delivering integrated strategic and operational plans including budget oversight.
Strong understanding of effective teaching and learning practice in large educational contexts.
Experience building relationships with Māori and iwi; politically astute, with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic integration of curriculum products, services and delivery across portfolios.
Develop Te Poutāhū's approach to delivering curriculum and assessment into the sector; ensure coordinated implementation.
Monitor product and service effectiveness; use evidence to inform future priorities and decisions.
Drive cross-cutting strategies, champion innovation and sustain high performance in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Budget oversight

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Māori/iwi engagement

Cross-organisational collaboration

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand Strengthening Education The Ministry of Education plays a critical role in shaping New Zealand's education system to deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners. We are reshaping how the Ministry is organised to sharpen our focus on core priorities, be outward-facing and evidence-led, and build a strong organisational culture. We are seeking exceptional leaders who can navigate complexity, lead change, and deliver meaningful outcomes for learners and educators across Aotearoa.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

The General Manager, Curriculum Implementation and Integration is a senior leadership role within Te Poutāhū | Curriculum Centre. You will lead the strategic integration of curriculum products, services and delivery, ensuring a cohesive and responsive experience for the education sector. You will develop Te Poutāhū's strategic approach to delivering curriculum and assessment products and services into the sector, working with other partners to ensure implementation is coordinated, effective and aligned to sector needs. A key focus is ensuring curriculum, assessment, products and services are connected across portfolios and informed by insights from educators, learners and communities. You will oversee the forward view of sector delivery, monitor product and service effectiveness, and use evidence to inform future priorities. You will also drive cross-cutting strategies, champion innovation, and help shape future approaches that strengthen system performance. Balancing long-term strategic thinking with a strong focus on delivery, operating with sound judgement and resilience in a dynamic, highly visible environment.

About you | Mōhou ake

You are an experienced, influential leader with a proven track record of delivering complex programmes and driving improvement across large organisations or systems, combined with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning practice. As a people leader, you build a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture and invest in the growth of others. You are highly collaborative and politically astute, using evidence to inform decisions and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders. You will be motivated by ensuring every learner has the foundations they need to succeed.

Significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation or system environment
Experience developing and delivering integrated strategic and operational plans, including budget and resource oversight
A strong track record of leading organisational change and continuous improvement with measurable results
Experience designing, implementing and improving organisational systems, frameworks and processes
Strong strategic planning, integration and performance management capability
Proven ability to use data and insights to inform system-level decision making
Strong relationship management and influencing skills, including with Māori and iwi and senior decision-makers
Sound understanding of government processes and politically aware environments
Experience building inclusive, high-performing teams
An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in educational system design
Willingness to uphold the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct

About the group | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Poutāhū, the Curriculum Centre, leads the national curricula for Aotearoa New Zealand, focused on excellent and equitable outcomes for learners. We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence to develop and review inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA — with strengths across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability and inclusive learning support.