General Manager, Curriculum Integration Services

Ministry of Education New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education leads NZ's education system to deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners and educators. 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.

The General Manager, Curriculum Implementation and Integration will lead the strategic integration of curriculum products, services and delivery, ensuring a cohesive and responsive experience for the

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation or system environment.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated strategic and operational plans, including budget oversight.
• Proven 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic integration of curriculum products, services and delivery.
• Shape the national curricula to deliver excellent and equitable outcomes for learners and educators.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic planning

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Māori and iwi engagement

Government processes

Team building

Political awareness

Integrity and professionalism

Job description

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.

Date advertised: 7 Sept 2026
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wellington, NZ

You will bring:

• 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.

Key functions include:

• New Zealand Curriculum and Te Whāriki
• Curriculum Integration
• Māori Medium
• Te Uepū Reo Māori
• Qualifications and Pathways
• Sector Engagement

Ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of education in Aotearoa New Zealand and make a lasting impact on learner success. If you are an experienced leader passionate about foundational learning and system improvement, we would like to hear from you.

Applications close Friday 25 September 2026.